Sustainable Operations Coordinator — Landfill Site

Veolia; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme access

Employee discounts

Health and well-being resources

Virtual GP 24/7

Volunteer day

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia is seeking an Operational Support Coordinator at Whitemoss Landfill Site to support daily landfill operations, coordinate across teams and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires coordinating waste reception, inductions, and site safety procedures while maintaining documentation and performance standards.

The position offers 40 hours per week with a salary of £34,000 per annum plus a 15% annual bonus and Veolia benefits. Opportunities for upskilling and development are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Degree (or near completion) in environmental, engineering or science or equivalent.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager with daily landfill operations, coordinating activities across tipping face, plant/contractors and traffic movements.
• Control waste reception and acceptance: check documentation, confirm waste types, and ensure compliant disposal routes.
• Monitor site standards and contractor performance against agreed methods of work; carry out routine checks and escalate non-compliances.
• Deliver and coordinate site inductions and toolbox talks; verify training and 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.
• Support risk and assurance performance: ensure accidents, incidents and near misses are recorded and actions closed-out.
• Act as Issuing Authority for Permits to Work, ensuring isolations, RAMS and sign-offs are complete.
• Work with technical support teams to plan works, coordinate access and ensure work packs are completed.
• Prepare and maintain site records, statutory logs and operational reports using business systems.
• Support audits, regulator visits and stakeholder/site visits, ensuring documentation and site readiness.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Degree in environmental science

Job description

Veolia is seeking an Operational Support Coordinator at Whitemoss Landfill Site to support daily landfill operations, coordinate across teams and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires coordinating waste reception, inductions, and site safety procedures while maintaining documentation and performance standards.

The position offers 40 hours per week with a salary of £34,000 per annum plus a 15% annual bonus and Veolia benefits. Opportunities for upskilling and development are highlighted.