Salary and Compensation
Competitive salary plus a 17.5% annual bonus and Veolia benefits.
Grade and Hours
Grade: 5.2. Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday.
Location
Newbury, West Berkshire.
Overview
HWRC Manager role to drive innovative solutions for sustainable waste management, ensuring operational excellence and compliance at two Household Waste Recycling Centres in Newbury.
What we can offer you
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* Access to our company/people's 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
* 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
* One paid day leave every year to volunteer and support your community
* Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
Responsibilities
* Taking full operational responsibility for two Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) at Newtown Road, Newbury and Padworth, ensuring efficient, safe, and compliant operations.
* Managing and developing a team of site staff and subcontractors, overseeing rotas, payroll, performance management, inductions and training requirements.
* Ensuring all waste acceptance, transfer and recycling processes are carried out in line with environmental permit, legislative requirements and client KPIs – including reuse and recycling targets.
* Overseeing the site transport fleet in line with the Operator Licence, ensuring vehicle maintenance, defect reporting and driver hours/tachograph rules are observed.
* Managing the site budget, raising purchase orders, handling banking responsibilities and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability across the contract.
* Completing all necessary internal and external documentation including site diaries, plant inspections, waste returns and compliance reporting, whilst liaising with Veolia Operations Managers, the client and external regulatory bodies.
What we're looking for
* A holder of a Manager's CPC – essential as the successful candidate will be named as TM3 on the contract.
* CMS or COTC qualification in at least one of transfer, treatment, HWRC, MRF or bio/general – Veolia can support the right candidate in obtaining this after starting.
* A minimum IOSH certificate with a solid understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation as it applies to waste management sites.
* Proven line‑management experience within the waste treatment industry, ideally across HWRCs, MRFs, WTS or similar environments.
* A sound understanding of weighbridge operations, working to KPIs and operating efficiency management controls.
* Experience working alongside third‑party haulage companies and disposal/recycling contractors.
* Strong knowledge of environmental and QHSE legislative governance.
* A confident communicator with advanced relationship‑management and financial‑management skills.
* LGV Class C licence desirable but not essential.
Equal Opportunity and Inclusion
We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who opt‑in to the scheme, meeting the minimum criteria for our roles. We are committed to ensuring all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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