Waste Operations Lead: Safe, Efficient Site Management

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Career development

Healthcare benefits

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

Digital GP access

Job summary

ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is seeking a Waste Manager to oversee waste services across DSTL sites in Wiltshire. The role focuses on safe, compliant, high-quality delivery while leading a dedicated team.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in waste operations, strong H&S knowledge, proven leadership, and excellent communication. Willingness to travel and full UK licence are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience managing waste operations in a commercial setting.
• 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.
• CIWM Level 4 (or equivalent) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong Health, Safety and Environmental culture across sites.
• 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

Leadership

Health & Safety

Waste management

Communication

IT & reporting

Education

NVQ Level 3

CIWM Level 4

Job description

ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is seeking a Waste Manager to oversee waste services across DSTL sites in Wiltshire. The role focuses on safe, compliant, high-quality delivery while leading a dedicated team.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in waste operations, strong H&S knowledge, proven leadership, and excellent communication. Willingness to travel and full UK licence are required.