Landfill Supervisor

Veolia; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits
Location: Whitemoss Landfill, Whitemoss Road South, Skelmersdale, WN8 8TH (Site Based Role)
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday - Friday 7am - 5pm

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.

As an Assistant Facility Manager you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. 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 plus bank holidays
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• 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
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

• Work with Facility Manager to plan operational activities on a busy landfill site
• Control and utilise plant, personnel and resources to ensure efficient and compliant disposal operations
• Manage all aspects of daily operations at the site including waste processing, transportation, maintenance of equipment, personnel supervision, etc.
• Management of Operations Team
• Work with the Sales and Management team to develop and maintain quality relations with customers and prospects to ensure the Company's image, reputation and achievements are represented to maximum effect and to secure appropriate new business to ensure growth targets are met
• Work to ensure operational costs are consistent with those set out in budget
• Develop, control and monitor budgets in the assigned areas to ensure all activities are carried out within budget
• Assist in the review and improvement of direct reports performance
• Assist in the Recruitment, Management and Development of the team to maximise attendance, capability and potential
• Provide clear, transparent and accurate reporting of operational performance

What we're looking for:

• Previous Experience of managing in the waste industry preferably within landfill and/or hazardous waste
• Appropriate COTC, or desire to work towards one
• Environmental / Science free or equivalent
• Experience gained in managing financial aspects of Landfill Management
• Ability to make decisions quickly and efficiently while exercising sound judgement.
• Experience in developing strategies to minimise environmental impact.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices.
• Current driving licence is essential for this position

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.