Operational Support Graduate

SUEZ; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent environmental services company seeks an operational support professional in Southend-on-Sea. You will provide daily operational support, analyze data for efficiency, and monitor refuse and recycling crews. Ideal candidates have a recent degree, strong organizational skills, and full UK driving license. Relocation to the Southend area is required. Join us to contribute to a sustainable future and be part of a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Degree achieved within the last 5 years or equivalent experience.
• Full UK driving licence is essential for the role.
• Must be willing to relocate to the Southend region.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support across multiple functions.
• Analyse data and create reports for efficiency improvements.
• Monitor refuse and recycling crews and carry out inspections.
• Ensure fleet compliance with Health and Safety standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree in any subject or equivalent experience

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational support across multiple functions, keeping everything running smoothly and sustainably.
• Analyse data, create reports, and suggest practical improvements to boost efficiency.
• Work closely with colleagues to resolve queries and maintain excellent service standards.
• Get involved in projects that drive operational excellence and positive environmental impact.

Job Specific

• Monitor refuse and recycling crews and carrying out inspections accordingly
• Monitor fleet compliance and ensuring that Health and Safety is always kept to a high standard
• You will also be tasked with various day to day roles – managing drivers and loaders, timesheets, ensuring that staffing levels are kept within budget, staff are briefed on their roles and responsibilities

What We're Looking For

• A degree in any subject (achieved within the last 5 years) or equivalent experience – we value diverse pathways into the role.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills to handle varied challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for building relationships in a collaborative, inclusive environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and enthusiasm for learning new systems.
• Full UK driving licence (essential due to the company car and role requirements).
• Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship (we're unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position).
• Must be willing to relocate to the Southend region - should you not already be located there.

We're committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the process.

Ready to build a meaningful career with us? Apply today and help shape a sustainable tomorrow.