Waste Operations Lead - Safety, Efficiency & Growth

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; 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 an experienced Waste Manager to oversee waste operations across DSTL sites in Wiltshire. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality service delivery.

This role rewards proactive leadership, continuous improvement, and strong client relationships, with responsibility for budgets, staffing, site visits, and reporting.

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.
• Good IT, numerical, and reporting skills.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• CIWM Level 4 (or equivalent) is 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

Leadership

Communication

IT skills

Numeracy

Reporting

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

CIWM Level 4 or equivalent (desirable)

Job description

ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is seeking an experienced Waste Manager to oversee waste operations across DSTL sites in Wiltshire. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality service delivery.

This role rewards proactive leadership, continuous improvement, and strong client relationships, with responsibility for budgets, staffing, site visits, and reporting.