Sustainability Operations Coordinator

Veolia Group; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

24 hour virtual GP

Volunteer day

Training and development

Upskill programme and graduate network

Job summary

Veolia is seeking an Operational Support Coordinator at Whitemoss Landfill Site in Skelmersdale. The role oversees daily landfill operations, waste acceptance, and site compliance while coordinating with contractors and technical teams.

You will manage inductions, safety training, and reporting using Excel and other systems. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree or near completion, strong project management and communication skills, GCSEs including Maths and English, and a UK driving

Qualifications

• Degree (or near completion) in a relevant discipline (environmental, engineering, science) or equivalent experience.
• GCSEs Grade 4/C+ (or equivalent) including Maths & English.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager with daily landfill operations, coordinating activities across the tipping face, plant/contractors and traffic movements.
• Control waste reception and acceptance: check documentation (incl. CoTC where required), confirm waste types, and ensure compliant disposal routes.
• Monitor site standards and contractor performance against agreed methods of work; carry out routine checks and elevate non-compliances.
• Deliver/coordinate site inductions and toolbox talks; verify training/competence and ensure correct controls are in place for tasks.
• Maintain compliance with the Environmental Permit, Waste Acceptance procedures, Discharge Consent and relevant management plans (e.g. leachate and landfill gas).
• Support Risk & Assurance performance: ensure accidents, incidents and near misses are recorded on AVA and actions are tracked to close-out.
• Act as (or work towards being) an Issuing Authority for Permits to Work, ensuring isolations, RAMS and sign-offs are completed correctly.
• Work with technical support teams (Surveying, Engineering, Aftercare, Gas) to plan works, coordinate access and ensure work packs/records are completed.
• Prepare and maintain site records, statutory logs and operational reports using business systems (incl. basic data handling in Excel).
• Support internal/external audits, regulator visits (EA/HSE) and stakeholder/site visits, ensuring documentation and site readiness.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Excel

Education

Degree in environmental/engineering/science (or near completion)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Veolia is seeking an Operational Support Coordinator at Whitemoss Landfill Site in Skelmersdale. The role oversees daily landfill operations, waste acceptance, and site compliance while coordinating with contractors and technical teams.

You will manage inductions, safety training, and reporting using Excel and other systems. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree or near completion, strong project management and communication skills, GCSEs including Maths and English, and a UK driving