Operations Manager

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Operations Manager

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Wolverhampton
Birmingham
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Full time
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Posted 2 days ago
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JR26722

Job Details

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Operations Manager 

Salary: £45,000 per annum plus yearly bonus, car cash allowance, pension and many other Veolia benefits.

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Location: Wolverhampton

What we can offer you;

  • Eligible for an annual performance bonus

  • 25 days of annual leave 

  • Choice of company car or car cash allowance

  • Access to our company pension scheme

  • One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community 

  • Ongoing training and development opportunities, allow you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

  • Deliver strong operational and financial performance whilst maintaining high levels of customer service.

  • Responsible for day to day management of operatives, staff and site based support to ensure site capability & capacity is maintained.

  • Delivery of a first time collection culture, whilst driving innovation and change for customers.

  • Managing operations against requirements.

  • Drive efficiencies to maximise profit and utilise data to improve operational performance.

  • Ensure safety and wellbeing of all of our employees and anyone affected by our operations.

  • Nominated Transport Manager with overall responsibility for fleet management and compliance.

What we're looking for;

Essential:

  • Transport Manager CPC

  • Level 3 Leadership & Management or equivalent work experience.

  • Previous waste management experience.

  • Previous financial management experience.

  • Previous fleet management experience.

Desirable:

  • IOSH managing safely.

What’s next?

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

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. 

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. 

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Rewards & Benefits

As well as great pay, being part of our team means you
can look forward to lots of benefits:

Holiday
Up to 25 days of paid holiday (plus bank holidays). With the option to buy additional leave, depending on the role.
Pension
An optional pension scheme that both you and Veolia can contribute towards
Discounts
The MyChoices employee discount scheme; for savings on a range of products and services from travel and grocery, to insurance and financial products
Cycle2Work
A Cycle2Work scheme that could save you tax and National Insurance when you buy a new bike to cycle to work
Volunteer Day
One paid day a year to volunteer with a local charity or cause of your choice
Share Scheme
Invest in Veolia's shares through our share scheme
Life Insurance
Life Insurance is provided to all Veolia staff (subject to age limitations). This benefit gives you the peace of mind that your loved ones are protected in the event of your death.
Employee Referrals
Refer friends or family to specific roles within Veolia and receive between £500 to £1,000 (terms and conditions apply)
Employee Assistance Programme
Our Employee Assistance Programme is there for 24/7 confidential support to deal with any problems, both inside and outside of work
Mental Health First Aiders
A community of over 230 mental health first aiders across the business
Virtual GP
Access to a virtual GP 24/7 for you and your immediate household
Physiotherapy
A physiotherapy service to help you when needed

Our people have outstanding skills and stories to tell

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"I knew that the transition back into civilian life would be hard. Coming to Veolia has really helped me to find myself again after a tough few years out of the Army. The culture is similar to when I was serving, at Veolia you are one team."

Charlene Excell, Driver

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"Being at Veolia I genuinely feel like I'm able to make a difference for the residents in the areas as well as making a difference for the other members of staff around me, which is something that is really important to me."

Reece Johnston, Administrator

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"Working at Veolia is the best job ever! Working with so many wonderful people makes the job enjoyable."

Jayne Bailey, Recycling Operative

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"Veolia is an outstanding company to work for, and truly prioritise health and safety above all else. Their commitment to ensuring the wellbeing of their employees is commendable, making it a great workplace"

Gary Semenytsh, Driver

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