Operations Lead

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Operations Lead

Salary: £36,000.00 per annum plus annual bonus, Veolia benefits and Pension

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Location: Off Rose Hill, Willenhall, WV13 2JZ

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
• Access to our company pension scheme
• 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
• One paid day’s 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:

• Responsible for the day-to-day production operations, including scheduling, safety and management of employees.
• Organize resources (people, vehicles, equipment) to best effect prioritizing the wellbeing of our people and service to our customers and communities.
• Ensure training and competency checks are in place for all roles.
• Monitor operational performance, follow up on complaints, and problem-solve for operational challenges.
• Direct and coordinate all operational aspects on site, particularly improvement projects and day-to-day operational activity.
• Manage the site in line with the Veolia Minimum Requirements toolkit standard, environmental permit requirements, relevant ISO standards, VMS and any other relevant standards.
• Manage site maintenance, including equipment and vehicles.
• Implement and maintain safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and prepare required reports.
• Optimize efficiency and identify improvement opportunities.

What we're looking for:

• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and waste management practices.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with budget management and cost control.
• Personnel, planning and organizational skills.
• IT literate including MS Office.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification.
• NEBOSH Certificate and/or Leadership qualification (CMI or ILM) - Advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence would be beneficial.

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.

Job Posting End Date: 29-01-2025