Assistant Manager

Veolia; Rugby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

24 hour virtual GP for you and family

Paid volunteering day each year

Training and development opportunities

Employee financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia in Rugby, Warwickshire, is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee site operations, safety, and team performance. You will manage waste processing, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver projects within budget while upholding Veolia's standards.

You will lead the operational team, coordinate contractors, and maintain records, benefiting from Veolia's pension, health resources, and volunteering days as part of a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in landfill or waste treatment in an operations role.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to manage budgets and control costs.
• Understanding of plant maintenance and operations.

Responsibilities

• Site Operations & Safety Management: assist in managing day-to-day site activities and safety culture.
• Team Leadership: act as line manager for the operations team, supervise and train staff.
• Waste Processing & Plant Management: control waste reception, processing and equipment maintenance.
• Regulatory Compliance & Stakeholder Relations: ensure regulatory compliance and liaise with authorities.
• Operational Administration & Project Delivery: maintain records and deliver project works.

Skills

Landfill / Waste processing

H&S knowledge

Budget & cost control

Operational plant maintenance

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Manager

Salary: dependent on experience, plus annual bonus and other Veolia benefits

Location: Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 9HH

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. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

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:

• Access to our company pension scheme
• 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
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & reward

What you’ll be doing:

• Site Operations & Safety Management - Assist the Facilities Manager in managing day-to-day site activities, ensuring all staff, visitors, and contractors follow site rules and safety requirements while developing a proactive safety culture.
• Team Leadership & People Management - Act as line manager for the operational team, providing supervision, direction, and support; ensure employees and contractors are properly trained, inducted, and monitored to maintain required standards.
• Waste Processing & Plant Management - Control waste reception, acceptance, processing, and disposal operations; manage maintenance of mobile plant and processing equipment to optimize performance and meet budget requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance & Stakeholder Relations - Ensure compliance with all site authorizations and procedures; manage relationships with regulatory authorities (EA/HSE), local councils, and other stakeholders; facilitate regulatory visits and maintain accurate records.
• Operational Administration & Project Delivery - Complete daily site records and data analysis; manage contractors undertaking maintenance and works; deliver business-specific projects; provide customer service and ensure efficient facility operation within delegated authority levels.

What we’re looking for:

Essential

• Landfill and/or waste Treatment processing experience in an Operational setting
• Knowledge and experience in H&S
• Knowledge of budget and cost control
• Understanding of Operational Plant Maintenance

Desirable

• Technical Competence (degree or equivalent)

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.