Job Description
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Salary: Competitive Salary plus Veolia Benefits (bonus, pension, car/car allowance)
Location: KDC Bolton
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
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.
Veolia is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to ensure every project KDCV delivers has the right people, plant and equipment with the correct training, qualifications and experience in the right place at the right time.
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 days 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;
Allocate blue collar site based personnel to projects, ensuring personnel have the correct qualifications, training and experience for each job.
Manage the allocation of plant and equipment to projects, ensuring all plant, equipment and vehicles have correct and in-date compliance documentation.
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training management and payroll for Demolition Supervisors, Operatives, Burners and Plant Operatives, managing the KDCV operative training budget.
Work in partnership with the sales teams and operations General Manager to maintain good customer relations, deliver service excellence and establish new service provision opportunities.
Support fleet management and compliance, drive operational efficiencies and manage operations.
Oversee and manage recruitment and onboarding for Blue Collar personnel
Responsible for overseeing admin support staff with regards to operational business requirements to ensure everything is processed in a timely manner to meet project timescales (Security clearances, Accommodation booking).
Responsible for management of KDCV operative training budget.
Implementing people management processes and procedures in line with company policy.
What we're looking for;
Previous experience in a people management or operational management role.
Effective management and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple teams.
Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
Excellent time management, organisation and decision-making abilities.
Demolition or Construction experience would be desirable.
Takes responsibility for own actions & allocates actions appropriately to others to maximise effectiveness.
Flexible and adaptable.
Pro active management style.
Level headed/calm under pressure.What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As 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're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive