Site Operations & Safety Manager

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Lawford Heath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Retail discounts

Health and wellbeing resources

Virtual GP access

Volunteer day

Training and development

Financial wellbeing program

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc in Rugby, Warwickshire is seeking a Site Operations Manager to support the Facilities Manager in daily site activities, uphold safety rules, and foster a proactive safety culture.

You will lead the operational team, ensure staff and contractors are trained and inducted, manage waste processing operations, and maintain plant performance within budget. The role offers a challenging, rewarding career with ongoing training and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in landfill and/or waste treatment processing in an operational setting.
• Knowledge and experience in health and safety.
• Budgeting and cost-control knowledge.
• Understanding of operational plant maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Site Operations & Safety Management - Assist the Facilities Manager in managing day-to-day site activities, ensuring all staff, visitors, and contractors follow site rules and safety requirements while developing a proactive safety culture.
• Team Leadership & People Management - Act as line manager for the operational team, providing supervision, direction, and support; ensure employees and contractors are properly trained, inducted, and monitored to maintain required standards.
• Waste Processing & Plant Management - Control waste reception, acceptance, processing, and disposal operations; manage maintenance of mobile plant and processing equipment to optimize performance and meet budget requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance & Stakeholder Relations - Ensure compliance with all site authorisations and procedures; manage relationships with regulatory authorities (EA/HSE), local councils, and other stakeholders; facilitate regulatory visits and maintain accurate records.
• Operational Administration & Project Delivery - Complete daily site records and data analysis; manage contractors undertaking maintenance and works; deliver business‑specific projects; provide customer service and ensure efficient facility operation within delegated authority levels.
• 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.

Skills

Waste processing experience

Health & safety knowledge

Budgeting & cost control

Plant maintenance understanding

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Job description

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc in Rugby, Warwickshire is seeking a Site Operations Manager to support the Facilities Manager in daily site activities, uphold safety rules, and foster a proactive safety culture.

You will lead the operational team, ensure staff and contractors are trained and inducted, manage waste processing operations, and maintain plant performance within budget. The role offers a challenging, rewarding career with ongoing training and benefits.