Operations Manager

Salary: £48,000 plus bonus, company car/cash allowance and pension

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday (Must be able to work 1 in 6 weekends)

Location: Westminster

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

• Option to choose from a company car or car allowance

• 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;

• Assist the Service Delivery managers in managing the contract budgets through effective and regular reviews to monitor costs against the agreed budgetary targets.

• Manage and lead a workforce, encouraging good working relationships within an unionised environment.

• Manage on a day to day basis the Service Delivery Managers and Team Leaders, whilst liaising with Administrators and other departments within the contract and Veolia.

• Ensure all investigations and reporting of accidents/incidents are carried out thoroughly and promptly, in line with company procedures.

• Complete weekly and monthly reports on health and safety, operational performance, sickness and absence and contract KPI’s.

• Responsible for the day to day management of fleet vehicles, including route planning and ensuring all driver vehicle checks are completed, in line with “O” licence requirements.

• Maintaining professional relationships with clients and staff, communicating data and continuously following income and expenditure items maintaining effective cost control.

• Responsible for the environment, health and safety and all relevant risk assessments, along with all employee relation issues.

What we're looking for;

• Previous management experience within a similar role is required.

• Ability to build strong relationships and deal effectively with people at different levels.

• Strong people management skills to lead and support the team.

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.

• Analytical and numerate with a good financial understanding.

• Report writing, communication and presentation skills.

• Experience in the waste management sector together with experience of managing within a unionised environment is desirable.

• NEBOSH and CPC in national road haulage would be advantageous.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

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.

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. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.