Waste Collection Manager - OTE £50,000 - Monday to Friday
The Opportunity
We're looking for a hands-on Waste Collection Manager to join our Southampton team. This is a fast-paced, field-based role where you'll lead from the front - growing a customer base, developing your team, and delivering an outstanding waste service. If you enjoy balancing sales, leadership, and operations in a target-driven environment, this role offers real ownership with the opportunity to build your own customer base and lead a team that makes a genuine impact. You'll join a close-knit, high-energy culture with strong earning potential and clear progression opportunities.
Benefits
* £35,000 to £38,000 plus bonus.
* We’ll fully sponsor you to achieve your ADR licence.
* Monday - Friday day shifts.
* 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays off.
* 5% contributory pension and life assurance (3x salary).
* Private healthcare from day one.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay.
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with confidential support.
* Wellbeing-focused discounts, including Virgin Active gym membership, Gymflex, Tastecard, and major retailer cashback.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Employee recognition and referral rewards scheme.
* Training and development opportunities to support your career progression.
The Role
* Lead, coach, and develop a team of waste collection representatives, spending time in the field to support and improve performance
* Drive revenue growth by sourcing and winning new business and developing existing customer accounts
* Manage and grow customer relationships, ensuring excellent communication and service delivery
* Plan and coordinate routes, schedules, and work orders to maximise efficiency and performance
* Deliver against individual, team, and branch sales and waste targets
* Handle customer queries and issues promptly, maintaining high service standards
* Manage team availability, including holiday and sickness cover, to ensure consistent service
* Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth operations and compliance with HSEQ standards
About You
You’ll come from a sales or account management background and be confident building strong relationships with customers. You’re a natural communicator who enjoys asking the right questions, spotting opportunities, and delivering results in a target-driven environment. With some leadership or supervisory experience, you’re comfortable supporting and guiding others while leading by example. You’ll also hold a full UK Class 2 drivers licence and be happy working in a field-based role.
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