Operations Manager

Waste Operations Manager
Salary: Competitive plus performance bonus and pension
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week
Location: Rochester, Kent
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.
We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you;

• Eligible for an annual performance bonus
  
• 25 days of annual leave
  
• Access to our company pension scheme
  
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  

What you'll be doing;

• Manage 10 employees and the daily operations of the Rochester Transfer Station, ensuring the site operates safely and efficiently.
  
• Control the movement of materials in and out of the transfer station.
  
• Ensure the site has competent operational staff who feel empowered and motivated.
  
• Ensure material is dispatched as per waste flow requirements.
  
• Build relationships with customers and colleagues, including the wider Veolia Municipal team.
  
• Build a partnership with local council members.
  
• Ensure staff are fully trained and identify areas of training needed.
  
• Maximise and utilise the fixed and mobile plant on site.
  
• Ensure any defects or damages are reported.
  
• Act as a deputy for the Contract Manager during annual leave or other absences.
  
• Assist the contact Manager with the annual budget and forecasting.
  

What we're looking for;

• Experience of people management.
  
• Health and Safety Knowledge and experience.
  
• Environmental Knowledge and experience.
  
• COTC (Certificate of Technical Competence) Transfer Hazardous.
  
• Experience within the waste management industry is desirable.
  
• IOSH is desirable.
  

What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.