Assistant Operations and Stores Manager

Veolia; Walsall; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent environmental services company is seeking a motivated leader for their Industrial Site Services in Brownhills. The role involves driving operational excellence, ensuring safety, and managing business performance. You will have the opportunity to oversee multiple depots and implement growth strategies while benefiting from a competitive salary and extensive company perks.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Free physiotherapy service

Access to pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• IT literate for reporting and scheduling.
• Experience in operational excellence and lean management.
• Proven record in driving business growth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sales and operational excellence for Industrial Site Services.
• Drive continuous improvement through lean management techniques.
• Plan resources and service delivery to meet client expectations.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Health and safety management

Commercial acumen

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?



Salary: £36,000 per annum plus company car/car allowance and Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week, 8am - 4.30pm

Location: Brownhills, WS8 7DG




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.



Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, 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 people's 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:

• Deliver sales and operational excellence for Industrial Site Services in Brownhills Region
• Drive continuous improvement through lean management techniques
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage and develop business performance and profitability
• Ensure safe working systems and promote safety culture
• Coordinate with operational teams for work preparation and execution
• Plan resources and service delivery to meet client expectations
• Identify and implement growth opportunities
• Oversee multiple depots to achieve overall business targets

What we're looking for:

• IT literate to assist in reporting, record keeping and schedule planning
• Excellent people management skills
• Knowledge of industrial services is desirable
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in operational excellence and lean management
• Commercial acumen and financial management expertise
• Proven track record in driving business growth and profitability
• Strong focus on health and safety management
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience in resource planning and service delivery
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-profile environment
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

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. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.