Operations Manager

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Colwick; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Colwick is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead teams responsible for contract KPIs and compliance. The ideal candidate will have senior-level experience in Operational Waste Management, CPC qualifications, and strong people management skills. The role offers competitive benefits, ongoing training, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Access to resources for physical and mental health

24-hour access to a virtual GP

One paid day’s leave for volunteering

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Operational Waste Management at a senior level.
• CPC Holder.
• Strong people management skills with ability to motivate and manage teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead Collections, Transfer Station, and HWRC teams to deliver contract KPIs and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with VMR standards, permits, and licenses.
• Manage operational service delivery in line with PFI Contract KPIs.

Skills

Operational Waste Management experience

People management

Business acumen

Financial management

Education

CPC National & International Road Haulage qualification

IOSH qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead Collections, Transfer Station, and HWRC teams to deliver contract KPIs and objectives while managing resources effectively in line with company policies
• Ensure compliance with VMR standards, permits, planning permissions and licenses under your control
• Establish and maintain financial controls and budgetary control in line with forecasts, with responsibility for £20m revenue
• Manage operational service delivery in line with PFI Contract KPIs and customer expectations
• Provide clear feedback and guidance to team members through regular one-to-one meetings and appraisal processes
• Challenge safety behavior of all site users and promote good safe behaviors across all operations
• Review operations regularly to establish best practice and ensure efficient, sustainable operations

Qualifications

• Experience in Operational Waste Management at a senior level
• CPC National & International Road Haulage qualification
• CPC Holder
• IOSH qualification
• Strong people management skills with ability to motivate and manage teams effectively from remote locations
• Business acumen and financial management capabilities

Benefits

• 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 day’s leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re dedicated 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.

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. If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract. If you have questions about how this might affect you, please contact your line manager or the HR team.