Facilities & Waste Operations Leader

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; King's Sutton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

24/7 GP service

Retail discounts

Health and wellbeing resources

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc is hiring a site supervisor to lead waste, cleaning and facilities teams. The role covers task allocation, rotas, meetings and development of staff, with a focus on safety, quality and cost efficiency.

The role requires leadership, operations knowledge and a forklift licence; production environments and waste processing experience are advantageous. Based on Oxford area, the role offers standard Veolia benefits and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in at least four subjects, including Maths and English, or equivalent, plus two A-Levels.
• A valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence; additional Facilities Management or related training is desirable.
• Proven experience in facilities and waste management, ideally in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Experience carrying out waste and cleaning duties in production areas, maintaining facility standards and following cleaning plans and operating procedures.
• Knowledge and practical experience of waste processing and recycling, including segregation, baling and compacting; manufacturing experience is desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, organisation, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with knowledge of facilities systems, maintenance, safety regulations and relevant computerised management and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise waste, facilities and cleaning teams, including allocating tasks, managing rotas, conducting meetings, supporting development and maintaining effective communication.
• Coordinate daily waste collection, segregation, processing and storage across the site, including operating baling equipment and supporting waste vehicle loading and unloading.
• Oversee cleaning operations, including routine and deep cleans, unplanned activities and ad hoc tasks, ensuring quality standards and KPIs are achieved.
• Manage health, safety and environmental compliance by conducting inspections and audits, maintaining records, reporting incidents and implementing corrective actions.
• Manage resources, equipment, consumables and operational costs, ensuring efficient use of personnel and supplies while identifying process improvements and cost savings.
• Manage stakeholders and contract performance by liaising with clients, departments, contractors and suppliers; monitoring KPIs, completing audits, maintaining compliance records and preparing reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Facilities management

Waste management

Education

GCSEs incl Maths & English

2 A-Levels

Tools

Facilities management software

MS Excel

Job description

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc is hiring a site supervisor to lead waste, cleaning and facilities teams. The role covers task allocation, rotas, meetings and development of staff, with a focus on safety, quality and cost efficiency.

The role requires leadership, operations knowledge and a forklift licence; production environments and waste processing experience are advantageous. Based on Oxford area, the role offers standard Veolia benefits and progression opportunities.