Senior Operations Manager

Are you an experienced Operations Manager, used to managing multiple sites, ideally in the waste / recycling or logistics industry?

Would you like to bring this expertise to a company whose vision is for a society where there is no more waste?

When you join SUEZ, you get more than a brand-new role. Your work will help us deliver innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for water and waste management. You will get a chance to help us preserve and restore our planet’s natural capital for future generations. It is a career that’s not only exciting, but full of opportunities as well as professional and personal fulfilment.

About the Role

• Based in the South East

What will I be Doing?

• Reporting into the Regional I&C General Manager, this key position is integral to the business growth for I&C in the South East.


• This position is responsible for ensuring that the South East industrial and commercial waste and recycling service is delivered in a safe, compliant and profitable way, in accordance with all contract specifications where applicable.


• This role is responsible for service delivery across all operational depots in the South East, as well as any out-base locations and client sites with a workforce provision


• Managing multiple depots across the South east


• Maximising profits, meeting service delivery targets and deliver financial results


• Constantly reviewing operational processes and practices implementing changes and driving continuous improvement


• Ensuring compliance and a robust safety culture is in place and standards are met and never compromised


• Capturing data accuracy on all collections


• Leading and developing your team, this providing excellent service to our customers


• Supporting the General Manager on projects and ad hoc activities.

What are the Requirements?

• Highly client focussed, self-motivated and an excellent builder of productive relationships, you will have a background of managing multiple depot and logistic sites within the recycling / waste management industry


• Experience of multiple commercial collection activities and multiple waste types


• Manage performance and development of teams


• Possess a sound understanding of financial aspects and able to identify cost savings balanced against services provided


• Must hold a valid CPC and NEBOSH 


• Excellent IT proficiency


• Project management skills would be advantageous.

Who we are

At SUEZ the efficient and sustainable management of resources around the globe is at the heart of everything we do. Respect – acting ethically and with integrity – is one of our core values. We’re passionate about the environment and believe in protecting our world.  With true team spirit, we can give our customers a standard of service that goes above and beyond and ensure that our local communities have access to essential water and waste services. 

We thank our people for all they do with development opportunities, wide-ranging benefits and rewards that reflect their hard work. In a friendly, supportive environment, you’ll be inspired to grow and play your part in creating a better future for all.    

*No agencies please*