Operations Manager

Salary: Competitive

Location: Garston

Duration: 12 month secondment starting Jan 25 finishing Jan 26 

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:

• 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

• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

• 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:

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a COMAH solvent distillation facility, implementing and ensuring adherence to safe systems of work on site. 

• Managing and leading a shift and day team, ensuring key targets are met and performance is managed. 

• Reporting and dealing with any non-compliant waste / products and any service, safety and environmental concerns. 

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

• Working closely with the engineering and maintenance teams to deliver robust engineering solutions to meet plant availability targets 

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

• Reporting on plant performance including budgets, plant availability and project progress (including outages) 

What we're looking for:

• NEBOSH general certification 

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering,

• Leadership level 6 or equivalent industry experience

• Previous supervisory experience in managing a multidisciplinary team in a relevant industry 

• Experience operating within a COMAH environment, including regulatory compliance such as but not limited to DSEAR, LOLER, PUWER, PSSR 

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.