Operations Lead

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Operations Lead 

Salary: £38,000.00 per annum plus annual bonus, Veolia benefits and Pension 

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Location: Off Rose Hilll, Willenhall, WV13 2JZ

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;

• 25 days of annual leave 

• Access to our company 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

• 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;

• To be responsible for the day to day production operations, including scheduling, safety and management of employees.

• Organize resources (people, vehicles, equipment) to best effect prioritising the wellbeing of our people and service to our customer and communities.

• Ensuring training and competency checks are in place for all roles. 

• Monitor operational performance, follow up on complaints, problem solve for operational challenges. 

• Directing and Coordinating all operational aspects on site, particularly improvement projects and day to day operational activity. 

• Managing the site in line with the Veolia Minimum Requirements toolkit standard, environmental permit requirements, relevant ISO standards, VMS and any other relevant standards.

•  Manage site maintenance, including equipment and vehicles 

• Implement and maintain safety protocols and emergency procedures 

• Liaise with regulatory bodies and prepare required reports 

• Optimise efficiency and identify improvement opportunities

What we're looking for;

• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and waste management practices

• Excellent leadership and team management skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience with budget management and cost control

• Personnel, Planning and organisational skills

•  IT literate including MS Office. 

• IOSH Managing Safely certification

• NEBOSH Certificate and /or Leadership qualification (CMI or ILM) - Advantageous 

• Full UK driving licence would be beneficial

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.