Deputy Operations Manager
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Salary: £34,520 - £43,151 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Location & Postcode: Blackburn Meadows, Sheffield, S9 1HF
As a Deputy Operations Manager at FCC Environment, you will play a key role in ensuring the health and safety of all staff, contractors, and visitors, minimising environmental impact, delivering excellent customer service, and operating the site efficiently in line with budget expectations. You will deputise for the Operations Manager and manage the operation and staff of multiple waste treatment facilities.
This vacancy is for a full-time position, working five days per week.
Our promise to you
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave (full-time working) plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- On-the-job training and progression
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a friend
- Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, and more
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform
What will you be doing?
- Supporting and deputising for the Operations Manager
- Managing the operation and staff of multiple waste treatment facilities to ensure safety, compliance, and financial targets are met
- Leading and managing staff and contractors to operate safely and compliantly
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with regulators, customers, and suppliers
- Overseeing the reception, inspection, processing, and dispatch of waste and treated residues
- Developing and implementing operating procedures, work instructions, and staff training
- Managing preventative maintenance programmes and arranging timely maintenance
- Liaising with technical staff for sampling, assessment, and monitoring of waste processing techniques
- Providing permits to work and operating mobile plant equipment
- Training and mentoring new starters
What are we looking for?
- A degree in chemistry or a related subject
- Experience in the process (chemical) or waste treatment industry
- Health and Safety qualification such as NEBOSH General Certificate
- COTC for Managing Hazardous Waste Treatment/Transfer
- Experience in the use and maintenance of mobile plant and fixed machinery
- Satisfactory completion of the Certificate of Technical Competence and all other required training
- The ability to motivate and lead a small team of technically qualified and manual staff
- Organised, able to plan ahead, and adaptable to changing work requirements
- Customer-focused, commercially aware, and able to negotiate
- Practical approach, with the ability to manage on-site rather than from an office
About us
We are FCC Environment, one of the UKs leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.
Operating over 200 facilities across the UK and employing around 4,200 people, were on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.
FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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