Waste Manager

Compass Group UK; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career Pathways & MyLearning

Digital GP access

Healthcare benefits for you and family

Employee discounts

Job summary

ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is seeking an experienced Waste Manager to oversee waste operations across its DSTL sites in Wiltshire. You will lead and develop the Waste Management team, ensure compliance, and drive safety, quality and efficiency across multiple locations.

The role requires strong people management, knowledge of health and safety legislation, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Willingness to travel and attend off-site meetings is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience managing waste operations in a commercial environment.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and waste management legislation.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• CIWM Level 4 (or equivalent) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong Health, Safety and Environmental culture.
• Manage day-to-day waste management operations across multiple sites.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, company policies, and service agreements.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the Waste Management team.
• Manage staffing, rotas, timesheets, return-to-work interviews, and investigations.
• Oversee contractor performance and service delivery.
• Control labour, equipment, and operational budgets.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and cost control.
• Build positive client relationships and identify opportunities for service enhancement.
• Attend site visits, meetings, and training as required.

Skills

Health & Safety

Waste Management

Leadership

Communication

IT & Reporting

NVQ Level 3

Driving Licence

Travel Flexibility

CIWM Level 4

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Waste Manager - DSTL, Wiltshire

Lead Safe, Efficient Waste Management Operations

We're looking for an experienced and proactive Waste Manager to oversee waste management services across our DSTL sites. You'll play a key role in ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality service delivery while leading and developing a dedicated team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong people manager with operational waste management experience who is passionate about safety, continuous improvement, and customer service.

What You'll Be Doing

• Champion a strong Health, Safety and Environmental culture.
• Manage day-to-day waste management operations across multiple sites.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, company policies, and service agreements.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the Waste Management team.
• Manage staffing, rotas, timesheets, return-to-work interviews, and investigations.
• Oversee contractor performance and service delivery.
• Control labour, equipment, and operational budgets.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and cost control.
• Build positive client relationships and identify opportunities for service enhancement.
• Attend site visits, meetings, and training as required.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years' experience managing waste operations within a commercial environment.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and waste management legislation.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Good IT, numerical, and reporting skills.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Flexibility to travel and attend off-site meetings.
• CIWM Level 4 (or equivalent) is desirable.

What You'll Get

• Competitive pension scheme.
• Career development through Career Pathways and MyLearning.
• Digital GP access and healthcare benefits for you and your family.
• Discounts on travel, supermarkets, retail, and entertainment.
• Cashback rewards across leading brands.
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and fitness programmes.
• Access to a wide range of employee discounts and offers.

About ESS

ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, delivers critical support services across the Defence, Government, and Energy sectors. We're proud to support military establishments, secure government environments, and energy facilities across the UK.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.