Ready to find the right role for you? Salary: £42,000.00 per annum plus a 17.5% annual bonus and Veolia benefits Hours: 40 hours per week, mon-fri Location: Newbury, West Berkshire 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 a HWRC 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/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 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; Taking full operational responsibility for two Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs), based at Newtown Road, Newbury and Padworth, ensuring both sites run efficiently, safely and in compliance with all environmental legislation and the client contract 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 the environmental permit, legislative requirements and client KPIs - including reuse and recycling targets Overseeing the site transport fleet in line with the Operator Licence, ensuring vehicles are maintained, defects reported and all drivers' hours and 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 Managers CPC - this is 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 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.