Environmental Manager

Role Overview

Environmental Manager – Salary: £42,490 annually – Grade 5.1 – 40 hours weekly (weekends, bank holidays and out of hours work when required). Location: London, N17 0FJ.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave
• Company pension scheme
• Discounts on groceries and major retailers
• Resources to support physical, mental and financial health
• One day paid leave each year to volunteer and support the community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employee financial well‑being support through our Stream program (early access to earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards)

Responsibilities

• Ensure all allocated work meets contractual standards on the scheduled day and time through independent and joint formal monitoring.
• Provide staff training and mentoring to ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Allocate work and staff to meet contract requirements.
• Maintain safety, security and cleanliness of vehicles, plant and tools used within the street cleansing service.
• Supervise collections operatives and teams to ensure daily work is completed to standard, signed off, filed and recorded.
• Identify staff shortfalls, redeploy staff or engage agency staff as needed.
• Liaise with drivers and crews of all vehicles, issue daily instructions, debrief on work completion, and conduct progress checks using company communication systems and on‑site spot checks.
• Manage driver hours via Tachos and VISION, addressing any issues.
• Adhere to agreed policies and procedures.
• Ensure waste disposal complies with statutory rules and regulations.
• Carry out health, safety, quality and environmental inspections, risk assessments, complete documentation and brief staff as required.
• Maintain positive relationships with the public, clients, customers, trade unions and company representatives, handling complaints and enquiries courteously and professionally.
• Attend site meetings when required.
• Ensure daily pre‑start checks for all street cleansing vehicles are completed and documented, reporting defects and ensuring prompt repairs or maintenance.

Essential Qualifications

• Previous managerial experience.
• Five or more years of experience in environmental services in the public and/or private sector.
• Full valid driving licence.
• Experience interacting with customers and key influencers.
• Strong organisational skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role.
• Experience in waste management.

EEO and Diversity Statement

Veolia is a Pride and Disability Confident employer. We offer reasonable adjustments where required and are committed to fair treatment of all applicants and colleagues, irrespective of age, disability, race, gender, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or maternity status. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive workforce and a welcoming workplace for all.

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