Waste Manager

Compass Group; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is seeking a proactive Waste Manager to oversee operations across multiple sites. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include staff training, contractor oversight, and client liaison to maintain high service standards. Candidates should have at least 2 years of operational experience in waste management and excellent people management skills.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards program

Free wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years' experience in managing waste.
• Ability to work flexibly as per business requirements.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations across multiple sites for Waste Management.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement in service delivery.

Skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

Good numerical and written skills

Effective communication skills

Excellent people management skills

2+ years of operational experience in waste management

IT literate

Full UK manual driving licence

Education

Educated to a minimum of NVQ level 3 or equivalent

CIWM level 4 or equivalent preferred

Job description

Overview

Waste Manager - DSTL

We're looking for a proactive, safety-focused Waste Manager to lead operations across our units. You'll ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards, manage team performance, control budgets and resources, and drive continuous improvement. Responsibilities include staff training, rota management, contractor oversight, and client liaison to maintain high service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture aligned with company and client HSE procedures
• Oversee high-quality Waste Management (WM) service delivery across multiple sites
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and service level agreements
• Lead, manage, and motivate the WM team to meet performance targets
• Ensure staff are trained to the required skill levels
• Manage labour, equipment, and resource budgets in line with targets
• Handle staff management tasks including rotas, timesheets, return-to-work interviews, and investigations
• Manage third-party contractors to meet service expectations
• Drive continuous improvement across quality, cost, delivery, and safety
• Liaise with clients to maintain service excellence and seek improvement opportunities
• Attend off-site meetings and training as required
• Fulfil other reasonable duties as requested by line management

About You

• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including Waste Management
• Good numerical and written skills
• Able to speak & understand English
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Excellent people management skills
• A minimum of 2 years' experience with operational experience in managing waste in a commercial environment
• CIWM level 4 or equivalent would be preferable
• IT literate
• Able to work flexibly in line with business requirements including attending off site meetings
• Educated to a minimum of NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• Full UK manual driving licence

Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!