Service Delivery Manager

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company seeks a Operations Manager to oversee daily operations, manage a motivated team, and collaborate with Local Authority clients. Applicants should possess an HGV Licence and strong operational experience. This role offers a salary of £41,496 per annum with additional performance bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Company pension scheme

Employee discounts

Support for mental and physical health

Paid volunteer day

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• HGV Licence and CPC required.
• Experience in collaborative roles with Local Authority clients.
• Ability to manage staff performance and welfare.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and manage team performance.
• Ensure high levels of customer service and contract performance.
• Review operation data to ensure industry standards.
• Conduct operational checks and audits as needed.

Skills

HGV Licence

Experience with Local Authority clients

Operational team management

Health and Safety knowledge

Flexibility in work hours

Performance management

Tools

Echo

PowerBi

AVA

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the day to day operations to develop a motivated team that constantly meets operational and performance objectives.
• Deliver a high profile management style to build relationships and support the team.
• Develop a strong relationship with the Client team.
• Ensure staffing levels are effectively managed.
• Ensure the operational team is fully competent and developed within their role.
• Induct all new employees and ensure they receive the relevant training.
• Ensure staff use the appropriate PPE, tools, systems and equipment.
• Review and analyse operation data to ensure an industry leading customer service is maintained whilst maximising contract performance.
• People management including welfare, performance, attendance, disciplines, grievances and training.
• Ensure the budget is met and rationalised.
• Update and inform the Operations Manager of all matters relating to service and the team.
• Produce written reports when requested.
• Ability to engage with local residents on Collections issues and to work with the local client and SAMO's on resolutions.
• Good knowledge on Health and Safety in a delivery and waste collections environment.
• Ability to train staff on safe working practices.
• Flexibility to work varied hours Monday to Sunday to support and manage the Collections.
• SLA Management.
• Staff management (leave planning, sickness, long term absence, discipline, LTI's).
• Ability to conduct operational checks and audits on Collection teams as and when required.
• Experience with working on the Echo, PowerBi & AVA.

Qualifications and Requirements

• HGV Licence and CPC.
• Experience working with Local Authority clients.
• Experience working with Operational teams and subsequent Collection & Ancillary services (Municipal and/or Commercial).
• Local knowledge of Camden Borough.

Desirable

• Experience working with Local Authority clients.
• Experience working with Operational teams and subsequent Collection & Ancillary services (Municipal and/or Commercial).
• Local knowledge of Camden Borough.
• HGV Licence and CPC.

Salary: £41,496.00 per annum with performance bonus and Veolia benefits.

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 15:00 pm.

Working 1 in 4 Weekends.

Location: Camden Office, Alperton Central Depot, Marsh Road, Alperton Lane, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 1ES.

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.

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 are 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.

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

Benefits

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