Plant Manager

Veolia; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Sheffield is seeking a Shift Manager. The role involves overseeing the daily operations of shift teams, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and providing necessary training. Candidates should have relevant experience in waste treatment or chemical processing, along with a strong understanding of safety systems. This position offers competitive pay plus benefits, including a significant holiday allowance and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

200 hrs holidays plus lieu time for bank holidays

Access to company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Support for physical and mental health

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams on operational plants.
• Understanding of operational safety and compliance standards.
• Strong training and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily running of shift teams on the plant.
• Provide training and support for operational staff.
• Promote health and safety standards in team operations.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements during operations.
• Supervise tasks of a team of operatives.

Skills

Knowledge of COMAH / MAH / OSSOW

Previous work in waste treatment or chemical processing

Knowledge of quality, health, safety, and environmental systems

FLT trained

Driving licence advisable

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary

Competitive + 15% annual bonus + Veolia benefits

Grade

5.1

Hours

40 hours per week average over the year, shift work 4 on 4 off (06:00-18:00 then 10:00-22:00 Sat and Sun 06:00-16:00hrs)

Location

Norwood Industrial Estate, Ellisons Road, Norwood, South Yorkshire, S21 2DR

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. As a Shift Manager you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. 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

• 200 hrs (equivalent to 25 standard days) holidays plus lieu time for bank holidays
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• 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
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing

• Manage the day to day running of the shift teams on the SLF plant, including staff holidays and sickness management
• Provide adequate and appropriate training to ensure site operations have sufficient resources
• Participate in the site/facility QHS meetings, actively promoting environmental awareness and Health and safety standards
• Work with the site management team to ensure day-to-day site operations are run in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements
• Provide daily tasks to, and supervise a team of operatives ensuring priorities in line with site requirements
• Provide cover for the Site Operations Manager role as and when required

What we're looking for

• Knowledge of COMAH / MAH / OSSOW (Operational Safe Systems of Work)
• Previous work within the waste treatment or chemical processing industry, plant control systems and equipment
• Knowledge of quality, health, safety and environmental systems
• FLT trained
• Driving licence advisable

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.

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