Contract type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Location: Halifax
Hours per week: 45
Salary: £44,562
Interviews: Interviews will be held in place.
Overview
Ready to step into a role where your leadership shapes depot performance, safety standards and long-term client partnerships?
As a compensation we offer basic salary of £44,562 (this is Pro-Rated for 45 hours per week), plus Car Scheme (company car or car allowance- £7,456), Annual Bonus up to 10%, Company Pension (5% employer contribution), 25 Holiday Days + Banking Holiday, Benefits Catalogue.
What will I be doing?
* Reporting to and assisting the Contract Manager, you will be responsible for achieving the goals and strategy and in the absence of the Contract Manager take direct responsibility for the management of the operation.
* You will also responsible for establishing and maintaining a culture and operating process that keeps focus on health and safety issues to minimise reportable accidents, lost time and other accidents.
* You will also assist the Contract Manager in investigating, recommending and implementing operating regimes that minimise cost and maximise profit at the depot as well as administering the business efficiently and keeping accurate records.
What are the requirements?
* Key responsibilities of the role include meeting the client in order to build relationships and understand their needs, so as to maintain long term contracts/partnerships. You will also assist in setting key personal objectives and key performance indicators to members of the team.
* You must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate and negotiate at all levels confidently, internally and externally, and have experience of managing/supervising a team of people and health and safety issues.
* Working as part of a strong team, you must have experience in fleet legislation, and practical experience of waste management or a logistical background. A willingness to resolve queries and problems is ideal.
* You will be required to have a full driving licence (LGV licence would be an advantage) and demonstrate good numerical skills and Microsoft Word and Excel skills. Excellent employee relations skills are ideal. These qualifications are required in addition to the work specific qualifications of CPC National Road Haulage, and IOSH Managing Safely.
About The Company
SUEZ recycling and recovery UK is a forward-thinking company recognised as one of the top places in the UK to work. We offer opportunities for personal growth and development, and we are committed to making businesses and communities more sustainable.
With a raft of benefits, family-friendly policies and competitive remuneration, there are opportunities to join our dedicated team. We reserve the right to close this role early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Other notes
No agencies please.
Closing Date: 10/09/2025
We will withhold the right to close vacancies early once we have sufficient applicants.
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
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