Operations Manager
Salary: 38k + Car Allowance + Annual Performance Bonus
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Runcorn, WA7 4DS
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;
- 25 days of annual leave
- Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
- 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
- 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;
- Supporting the wood recycling operations at the Runcorn and Berkswell sites to ensure the waste treatment facility is operating to standards required by the site permit and development consent order
- Actively supporting and contributing to the continuous improvement of the Company's Management Systems.
- As the Operations Manager, you will manage and support all Veolia employees in the safe operation of the Wood recycling Operations including the controlling and managing of waste inputs.
- Responsible for the day to day running of the site, health and safety, working towards the site P&L objectives and customer relations
- Ensuring service delivery, in line with customer expectations.
- Engaging with interested stakeholders including the wider Veolia Senior Management team, EA, local community and regulators.
What we're looking for;
- Experienced people manager and experience of managing change and ability to inspire a team.
- Previous experience of wood treatment plant and equipment and an understanding of other associated plant and vehicles that may be used on site.
- Previous operational and administrative experience gained in a similar industry.
- CoTC for Non-Hazardous Treatment.
- Basic safety qualification.
- An understanding of Environmental legislation and experience of dealing with the EA.
- Good communication skills communicating with people of all levels.
- Ability to organise resources and follow through objectives.
- Working with a quality management system e.g. ISO.
- Current driving licence.
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.