Operations Supervisor

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

Job summary

A leading environmental services firm is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to manage compliance standards across multiple depots in the UK. The ideal candidate will have strong operational health and safety experience, excellent communication skills, and a full clean driving license. Responsibilities include overseeing safety protocols, conducting assessments, and fostering a proactive risk culture among staff. This full-time role offers a competitive salary with performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits, along with ongoing career development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

25 days of annual leave

Access to company pension scheme

One paid volunteer day annually

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing health and safety compliance.
• Organisational skills across multiple depots.
• Motivation to foster a proactive risk culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day compliance and standards of operations.
• Ensure the wellbeing of all employees.
• Conduct driving assessments and site checks.

Skills

Ability to liaise and cooperate with drivers

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Motivation to drive improvements

Hazard perception skills

IT / Computer literate

Full clean driving licence

Education

Operational health and safety experience

Class 2 (Cat C) licence / up to date CPC / Digi - Tachograph card

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Operations Supervisor

Salary: Competitive plus performance bonus, company van supplied, pension and many other Veolia benefits.

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

Location: Newhaven - Canterbury - Tonbridge

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
• 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

• Support in managing the day to day compliance and standards of the operations. This will include, but not limited to, health, safety and fleet compliance, working closely with the risk & assurance, fleet and operational teams.
• Ensure the safety & wellbeing of all employees and those affected by our operations
• Ensuring training and competency checks are completed for all roles and recorded on AVA.
• Completion of driving assessments annually.
• Carry out daily site checks in line with requirements, VMS procedures and relevant legislation to support the managers monthly inspection.
• Support continual (minimum annual) review of risk assessments (including COSHH), and following any change in legislation, accidents/ incidents or Veolia procedure.
• Provide knowledge and support on day-to-day challenges that the business may encounter while maintaining maximum quality, health and safety requirements.
• Identify areas of improvement and propose solutions to rectify and resolve any gaps or concerns raised.
• Attend H&S meetings reporting on current activity and making suggestions for improvement.
• Carry out Risk Assessments across all operational functions across the depots.

What we're looking for

• Ability to liaise and co-operate with drivers, sub-contractors and customers.
• Strong communication skills.
• Organisational skills - managing on work schedule across 3 operating depots.
• Motivation to drive improvements and embed a proactive risk culture.
• Operational health and safety experience - including training, assessments and inductions.
• Hazard perception skills, with the ability to identify and assess potential risks in various operational environments.
• IT / Computer literate (use of Google)
• Full clean driving licence.
• Class 2 (Cat C) licence / up to date CPC / Digi - Tachograph card preferential.

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:

22-12-2025