Operations Manager

Salary: Competitive Salary plus Car Allowance and Annual Bonus 
Location: Merseyside,WA10 3LR

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:

• Lead the safe and efficient operation of St Helens Cullet Processing Facility, delivering exceptional service to our client Knauf while ensuring full compliance with Environmental Permit conditions and Veolia Minimum Requirements (VMR)

• Drive operational excellence by managing day-to-day operations to achieve optimum throughput and quality standards, implementing the site improvement plan to deliver outstanding customer service

• Take ownership of all maintenance, operational, compliance and legislative aspects of the facility, ensuring adherence to health, safety and environmental regulations

• Manage financial performance with P&L responsibility of circa £2m, including CAPEX/OPEX budgets, project delivery and comprehensive financial reporting

• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders including our client Knauf, regulatory bodies (EA/HSE), internal support teams and local community

• Lead, inspire and develop a team of 22 staff (2 direct reports, 20 indirect reports), fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

What we're looking for:

• WAMITAB qualification or equivalent experience in waste management operations

• NEBOSH certification demonstrating strong health and safety knowledge and commitment to maintaining safe working environments

• Proven experience in operational management within the waste or environmental sector, with a track record of delivering operational KPIs and maintaining regulatory compliance

• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, CAPEX/OPEX and P&L responsibility, ideally within a similar operational environment

• Desirable: Degree level qualification in Business or Environmental Management and membership of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM)

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.