Operations Manager

Summary of vacancy

Are you an Operations Manager with Municipal / Transport experience? Would you like to bring this expertise to a company whose vision is for a society where there is no more waste?

When you join SUEZ, you get more than a brand-new role. Your work will help us deliver innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for water and waste management. You will get a chance to help us preserve and restore our planet’s natural capital for future generations. It’s a career that’s not only exciting, but full of opportunities as well as professional and personal fulfilment.

About the role

What will I be doing?

The role will be based from our Evercreech depot near Shepton Mallett.

You will be responsible for managing the household waste collection operations in the area on behalf of our client, Somerset Waste Partnership.

Key elements of the role will include:

• Managing a complex refuse and kerbside recycling operation to ensure the contractual service provisions are met
• Responsible for the Health and Safety performance of the depot
• Management of cost base to ensure delivery of financial targets

What are the requirements?

You must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate and negotiate at all levels internally and externally. Working as part of a strong team, you will have experience of financial reporting, managing budgets and producing / developing business plans and you should have experience of managing a large municipal operation.

You will also require:

• A Certificate in professional competence in road transport operation.
• An IOSH managing safely qualification.
• A certificate of technical competence in waste management.

You'll need to be able to demonstrate and ability to lead and develop a diverse team of managers, supervisors and site staff, with different skills and experience, equally able to work in and contribute to a management team

Who we are

At SUEZ the efficient and sustainable management of resources around the globe is at the heart of everything we do. Respect – acting ethically and with integrity – is one of our core values. We’re passionate about the environment and believe in protecting our world. . With true team spirit, we can give our customers a standard of service that goes above and beyond and ensure that our local communities have access to essential water and waste services.

We thank our people for all they do with development opportunities, wide-ranging benefits and rewards that reflect their hard work. In a friendly, supportive environment, you’ll be inspired to grow and play your part in creating a better future for all.

*No agencies please*