Assistant Landfill Manager

Veolia; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in environmental solutions seeks an Assistant Site Manager to support sustainable operations. In this dynamic role, you will assist in managing landfill, compost, and wood operations while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. You will collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues and maintain operational efficiency. This position offers a chance to contribute to a greener future while developing your skills in a supportive environment. Join a company that values diversity and is committed to making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams and supervising site operations.
• Understanding of financial requirements including budgets and P&L.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating landfill and compost sites safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Manage weighbridge operations and resolve queries effectively.

Skills

Team Management

Financial Management

Plant Operations

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Weighbridge Systems

Yellow Plant Equipment

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: Competitive plus bonus, company car or car allowance and Veolia benefits
Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm
Location: Rainham. Ferry Lane, RM13 9DA

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

As an Assistant Site Manager you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1000
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

• Assist Site Manager to operate the Landfill site, Compost, Wood operations and the Road Sweeping plant in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensure the site meets the requirements of the PPC/Waste Management Licence, Health & Safety at Work Act and other statutory controls, company policies and procedures
• Liaise with company surveyor to ensure correct setting out of pre-settlement contours
• Assist with weighbridge queries as they arise & liaise with internal departments to resolve problems
• Investigate and follow up complaints received on site and inform the relevant customer/authority of the outcome
• Investigate all incidents and accidents
• Ensure weighbridge operations are operated in line with company procedures and that customer requirements such as turnaround times are met
• Assist with accurate recording of spend against budget and receipt of capital and purchase orders. Regularly check with site operations to confirm if service delivered / goods received and taking appropriate action

What we're looking for:

• Experience of yellow plant and equipment and an understanding of other associated plant and vehicles that may be used on site would be an advantage
• A good understanding of financial requirements including budgets and P&L's
• Proven ability to supervise/manage a team
• Full UK driving licence is essential for this position

Who is Veolia?
We are the UK leader in Environmental Solutions. We offer services and expertise in waste, water and energy management helping to build a more sustainable future. As a global organisation, our work focuses on delivering simple but innovative solutions to preserving natural resources, reducing pollution and protecting our environment.
It takes more than just words and ambition to achieve this, it takes the daily efforts of thousands of people across the UK to bring it to life. Together our employees make our communities better. They are the resourcers, behind the resources.

Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.