Operations Manager

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Operations Manager

Salary: Competitive plus performance bonus, company car/car cash allowance, private medical cover, pension and many other Veolia benefits.


Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)


Location: Bristol

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;

• Eligible for an annual performance bonus
  
  
• 25 days of annual leave
  
  
• Choice of company car or car cash allowance
  
  
• Access to our company pension scheme
  
  
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
  
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allow you to reach your full potential
  
  

What you'll be doing;

• Deliver strong operational and financial performance whilst maintaining high levels of customer service.
  
  
• Manage people and assets to deliver/exceed service expectations.
  
  
• Managing operations against Veolia minimum requirements.
  
  
• Manage Waste Transfer Station where applicable.
  
  
• Nominated Transport Manager with overall responsibility for fleet management and compliance.
  
  
• Utilise data to improve operational performance.
  
  
• Responsible for day to day management of Operatives, staff and site based support to ensure site capability/capacity is maximised.
  
  
• Delivery of a first time collection culture.
  
  

What we're looking for;

• Transport CPC
  
  
• Level 3 Leadership & Management or equivalent work experience.
  
  
• IOSH managing safely - desirable.
  
  
• Previous experience managing a large team.
  
  
• Previous fleet management experience.
  
  
• Ability to utilise data and financial management experience.
  
  

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.

If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.

Job Posting End Date:


28-08-2025

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.