Operations Manager

Veolia; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Portsmouth is looking for an Operations Manager to deliver strong operational and financial performance. You will manage daily operations, ensuring a high level of customer service, and drive efficiencies. Candidates must have Transport CPC and management experience. The position offers a competitive salary with benefits and a performance bonus.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Company car or car cash allowance

Private medical cover

Pension plan

Annual leave

Paid volunteer day

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous financial management experience.
• Previous fleet management experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strong operational and financial performance.
• Responsible for day-to-day management of operatives.
• Deliver a first-time collection culture.
• Manage operations against Minimum Requirements.
• Drive efficiencies to maximise profit.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of all employees.
• Oversee fleet management and compliance.

Skills

Transport CPC

Leadership & Management

Financial management

Fleet management

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?



Operations Manager



Salary: Competitive plus performance bonus, company car/car cash allowance, private medical cover, pension and many other Veolia benefits.

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Location: Portsmouth



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. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.



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;

• Eligible for an annual performance bonus
  
• 25 days of annual leave
  
• Choice of company car or car cash allowance
  
• Access to our company pension scheme
  
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allow you to reach your full potential
  

What you'll be doing;

• Deliver strong operational and financial performance whilst maintaining high levels of customer service.
  
• Responsible for day to day management of operatives, staff and site based support to ensure site capability & capacity is maintained.
  
• Delivery of a first time collection culture, whilst driving innovation and change for customers.
  
• Managing operations against Veolia Minimum Requirements.
  
• Drive efficiencies to maximise profit and utilise data to improve operational performance.
  
• Manage the Waste Transfer Station where applicable.
  
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of all of our employees and anyone affected by our operations.
  
• Nominated Transport Manager with overall responsibility for fleet management and compliance.
  

What we're looking for;



Essential:

• Transport CPC
  
• Level 3 Leadership & Management or equivalent work experience.
  
• Previous financial management experience.
  
• Previous fleet management experience.
  

Desirable:

• IOSH managing safely
  

What's next?



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



We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.



We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. 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.



We're also committed 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.



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 any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.





Job Posting End Date:

19-08-2025

What's next?

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

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. 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.

We're also committed 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.