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Operations Manager (Commercial waste)
Salary: Competitive plus performance bonus, company car/car cash allowance, pension and many other Veolia benefits.
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Location: Doncaster
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;
Eligible for an annual performance bonus
25 days of annual leave
Choice of company car or car cash allowance
Access to our company pension scheme
One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
Ongoing training and development opportunities, allow you to reach your full potential
What you'll be doing;
Responsible for day-to-day management of operatives, staff and site based support to ensure site capability/capacity is maximised.
Deliver strong operational and financial performance whilst maintaining high levels of safety, compliance, customer service and team engagement.
Ensure safety & well being of all employees and those affected by our operations.
Managing operations against Veolia Minimum Requirements.
Managing people & assets to deliver efficient & profitable service & ensure the most efficient disposal and recycling solutions are utilized.
Identify & drive efficiencies to maximise revenue & profit.
Challenge existing practice and seek value for money alternatives to deliver long term sustainable economic benefits.
Aim to meet waste reduction and recycling targets by ensuring processes and ways of working are followed.
Identify and implement initiatives to improve business performance and ecological transformation.
Prepare and present accurate reports on waste generation, handling, and disposal activities to key stakeholders and management.
Monitor and analyse waste data to identify trends, benchmarks, and areas for improvement.
What we're looking for;
Essential:
Transport CPC
Level 3 Leadership or equivalent experience
IOSH Managing Safely
Previous waste management experience
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.
If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.
Job Posting End Date:
21-01-2026
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