Assistant Operations Manager
Salary: Competitive salary plus a 15% annual bonus, company car/allowance and Veolia benefits. Grade: 5.1. Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday. Location: St Helens, Merseyside WA10 3LR.
What we can offer you
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* Access to our company/people's pension scheme
* Discounts on groceries and well‑known retailers
* 24‑hour virtual GP access for you and your household, 365 days a year
* Paid day leave each year to volunteer and support your community
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
What you'll be doing
* Support the Operations Manager in the day‑to‑day running of the Merseyside Cullet Production Facility, a specialist glass reprocessing operation supplying high‑quality product to a primary commercial client, ensuring full cover during periods of absence.
* Ensure the facility operates at maximum efficiency at all times, achieving optimum throughput without compromising quality across all product lines.
* Identify and implement process and business improvements to drive performance, whilst ensuring full contract compliance with the primary client and meeting all output specifications in line with customer and legal requirements.
* Oversee the maintenance team to ensure all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPMs) are carried out in line with expectations, minimising unnecessary plant downtime and keeping operations running smoothly.
* Maintain the highest standards of health and safety across the facility, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, permit requirements and regulatory body expectations.
* Work collaboratively with a small but enthusiastic team, contributing to a positive working culture and supporting the wider operational goals of the facility.
What we're looking for
* Proven experience in a similar process or manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of operational efficiency and throughput management.
* Previous experience of managing or supervising a small to medium sized workforce, with a good working knowledge of HR processes and procedures.
* IOSH Managing Safely qualification as a minimum, with a Wamitab/CMS qualification for managing a permitted site also essential.
* Experience working with large commercial contracts and familiarity with regulatory bodies and permit compliance requirements.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with staff, clients and external stakeholders at all levels.
* P&L knowledge and experience of transport planning and weighbridge duty of care would be a distinct advantage.
* Nebosh General Certificate and good technical knowledge of glass reprocessing or similar operations is desirable.
* Proficiency in Google Suite and general computer literacy to support reporting and operational management.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are 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 are committed to ensuring all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Application Process
We are still accepting applications for this role. Please apply online to be considered.
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