Operations Supervisor

Veolia; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading environmental services company as an Operations Supervisor, where you will oversee daily operations across multiple locations. You will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with standards, managing resources effectively, and contributing to an environment-focused culture. Offering a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and generous benefits, this position is perfect for someone committed to operational excellence and sustainability.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Ongoing training and development opportunities

One paid day off for volunteering

Support for physical, mental, and financial health

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and waste management practices.
• Comfortable in client facing environments.
• Experienced in leading toolbox talks and safety observations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day operations across Poole, Portsmouth & Basingstoke.
• Ensure training and competency checks are in place for all operatives.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage site maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

IOSH - Managing Safely

Driving license

Level 3 Leadership & Management or equivalent work experience

NEBOSH Certificate

Job description

Operations Supervisor

Salary: Up to 40,000 per annum, plus annual bonus (17.5 %) and Veolia benefits and pension

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Location: Dundas Spur, Portsmouth, PO3 5NY, with travel across Poole & Basingstoke each week

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;

• 25 days of annual leave
  
• 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
  
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  

What you'll be doing;

• To be responsible for the day to day support to our operations across Poole, Portsmouth & Basingstoke in maintaining VMR (Veolia Minimum Standards)
  
• Organize resources (people, vehicles, equipment) to best effect prioritising the wellbeing of our people and service to our customer and communities, to meet VMR and obligations around training, assessments and observations in conjunction with the operational teams
  
• Ensuring training and competency checks are in place for all operatives across these 3 locations
  
• Complete all annual driving assessments for all drivers across the 3 locations
  
• Perform client risk assessments including documenting reports to feedback to management or to drivers / operatives in order to maintain safe working environments to operate within. This also includes supporting our customers with finding solutions to ensuring safe collections of their waste
  
• Be an integral part of onboarding new drivers and operatives into the business and playing a lead role in their induction
  
• Complete 6 month eye sight checks for all drivers across the 3 locations
  
• Complete Monthly Gate Checks for all drivers across the 3 locations
  
• Managing the site in line with the Veolia Minimum Requirements toolkit standard, environmental permit requirements, relevant ISO standards, VMS and any other relevant standards.
  
• Manage site maintenance, including equipment and vehicles
  
• Play an active role in incident and accident investigation, including any follow on remedial actions around retraining, assessment or safety briefing
  

What we're looking for;

Essential:

• You will need to be a good communicator and be able to share findings and information clearly with a solutions focussed approach
  
• Being someone who is a problem solver and quick to act using own initiative.
  
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and waste management practices
  
• Experienced in leading toolbox talks, safety observations and
  
• Understanding of a logistical business involving HGVs
  
• Comfortable in client facing environments
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  

• IOSH - Managing Safely
  
• Driving license
  
• CMS Training
  

Desirable:

• Level 3 Leadership & Management or equivalent work experience
  
• NEBOSH Certificate
  
• Transport CPC
  
• HGV Licence and/or Mobile plant
  

What's next?

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

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.

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:

01-07-2025

What's next?

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

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.