Assistant Operations Manager - Waste & Recycling

Publica Group (Support) Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Driver CPC Training

Progression and learning support

Community impact

26 days leave + 5

Employer pension 5%

Ubico Perks platform

24/7 support

Health & wellbeing resources

On-site parking

Job summary

Ubico Limited in Gloucestershire seeks an Assistant Operations Manager to support high‑quality waste and recycling services. You will work with the Ops Managers to ensure customer needs are met, services run efficiently, and value for money is delivered.

You will monitor performance, support projects, deploy resources, manage staff development, and help with budgets and reports. A strong focus on health, safety and continuous improvement under Ubico values is essential.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Certificate of Professional Competence in Transport Management (Road Haulage).
• Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC) Level 4 - Managing Transfer Operations.
• IOSH Managing Safely certificate or prepared to work towards.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Strong leadership and people skills with ability to build relationships and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of household waste and recycling services in Gloucestershire.
• Monitor performance, support projects and service improvements, and assist budget planning.
• Deploy resources including staff, vehicles and equipment; support fleet compliance.
• Lead staff development, recruitment, induction, training and attendance management.
• Prepare reports and contribute to emergency planning and business continuity.
• Promote health and safety and work to Ubico values.

Skills

Driving Licence

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Organisation

Education

Certificate of Professional Competence (Road Haulage)

Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC) Level 4

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Ubico Limited in Gloucestershire seeks an Assistant Operations Manager to support high‑quality waste and recycling services. You will work with the Ops Managers to ensure customer needs are met, services run efficiently, and value for money is delivered.

You will monitor performance, support projects, deploy resources, manage staff development, and help with budgets and reports. A strong focus on health, safety and continuous improvement under Ubico values is essential.