Assistant Landfill Manager

Salary: £38,000 per annum, plus bonus and Veolia benefits

Hours: Monday - Friday 7am - 5pm

Location: Whitemoss Landfill, Whitemoss Road South, Skelmersdale, WN8 8TH

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 sees the world in a similar way to take up an exciting Assistant Facility Manager role in our dynamic team.

Because of our responsibility when it comes to leading change, resourcing takes every single one of us, and this is how you can play your part. And if you’re able to motivate a team and have a proven record of achieving targets, this role will suit you perfectly.

It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day’s work. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

• Access to our company pension scheme

• Free physiotherapy service 

• 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

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What will you be doing?

• Work with Facility Manager to plan operational activities on a busy landfill site

• Control and utilise plant, personnel and resources to ensure efficient and complaint disposal operations

• Work with the Sales and Management team to develop and maintain quality relations with customers and prospects to ensure the Company’s image, reputation and achievements are represented to maximum effect and to secure appropriate new business to ensure growth targets are met

• Work to ensure operational costs are consistent with those set out in budget

• Develop, control and monitor budgets in the assigned areas to ensure all activities are carried out within budget

• Assist in the review and improvement of direct reports performance

• Assist in the Recruitment, Management and Development of the team to maximise attendance, capability and potential

• Provide clear, transparent and accurate reporting of operational performance

What are we looking for?

• Previous Experience of managing in the waste industry preferably within landfill and/or hazardous waste

• Appropriate COTC, or desire to work towards one

• Environmental / Science free or equivalent

• Experience gained in managing financial aspects of Landfill Management 

• Current driving licence is essential for this position

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.