Service Delivery Manager

Veolia; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in ecological transformation seeks a Service Delivery Manager in Northampton. You will oversee resource management, ensure service excellence, and foster team development. With a competitive salary and company benefits, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact on the community and environment.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Resources for physical and mental health

One paid volunteer day per year

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Driving Licence.
• Team Leadership and Management experience.
• Experience in developing/mentoring people.

Responsibilities

• Organise resources to ensure well-being and service.
• Monitor operational performance and solve challenges.
• Lead people and assets to meet service expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Service Delivery Manager

Salary: £40,000 per annum, with an annual performance bonus plus Veolia benefits and pension

Hours: 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday

Location: 9 - 13 St James Mill Road, Northampton, NN5 5JW

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;

• Organise resources (people, vehicles, equipment) to best effect prioritising the well-being of our people and service to our customers and communities.
• Ensuring training and competency checks are in place for all roles.
• Monitor operational performance, follow up on complaints, problem-solve for operational challenges.
• Delivery of a first-time collection culture and all contractual performance KPI's.
• Lead our people & assets to deliver/exceed service expectations.
• Developing an excellent day-to-day relationship with client officers and residents, built on trust and service delivery.
• Ensure operations are run in line with Veolia Minimum Requirements and supporting improvement plans.
• Investigate safety incidents, underperformance and disciplinary incidents.

What we're looking for;

Essential:

• Driving Licence
• Team Leadership and Management experience.
• Experience in developing/mentoring people.
• Multi-faceted Stakeholder relationship management, including Clients, Contractors and members.

Desirable:

• IOSH Managing Safely qualifications
• Waste and/or Fleet management experience
• Level 5 Leadership & Management or equivalent work experience, Transport CPC, COTC/CMS

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.