Job Title: Water Recycling Operations Support Manager- Days (Logistics)
Water Recycling Operations Support Manager- Days (Logistics)
Circa 50,000 depending on skills and experience and car allowance
Permanent (with flexibility for part-time working))
Full time – 37 hours a week
Location: To cover areas such as Great Billing , Milton Keynes ,Bedford , Corby, Newmarket ,Wellingborough & surrounding area .
We offer a wide range of benefits including Private health care, Virtual GP service for you and your household. Generous pension scheme – we double-match your contributions, up to 7% giving you 21% combined contribution
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The role
We’re looking for an Operations Support Manager to support the delivery of a critical regional logistics operation.
This is a safetycritical leadership role where you’ll balance people management, operational control and compliance accountability.
As the Support Manager for , your role will assist the Operations Manager with the responsibility of ensuring the effective and resilient day to day operation of our essential waste service provision across the region, working with both internal and external customers and stakeholders. You will take ownership of part of a regional team, providing a skilled workforce to carry out their tasks, coach and support drivers and operators, whilst promoting a health and safety and performance culture across the team, which will be a mix of both internal and contractor employees.
What you’ll be doing
As the Operations Support Manager, you will lead and support a team.
Your role will include:
Lead, coach and support a team of drivers and operational employees.
Drive a strong health, safety and compliance culture.
Support scheduling and resource planning to maximise fleet utilisation.
Monitor performance, identify improvements and drive operational efficiency.
Conduct audits, investigations and compliance checks.
Work closely with internal teams and contractors to deliver excellent customer service
Ensure all drivers are fully trained in the operation of plant and equipment necessary to complete their daily duties and are fully briefed regarding all relevant safety and legal aspects of their role
Working with the Operations Manager help support the management of compliance with the Operator’s License with respect to the training, development & understanding of the operational team (including drivers/operators), and subsequent performance management to ensure compliance &/or other tasks undertaken by the operational team, as outlined on the Operator’s License
Working collaboratively both across the business unit and wider organisation to help the business achieve its goals and priorities
Collaborate, sharing knowledge, always exploring to look for new ways of working, highlighting and owning process improvements through a continuous improvement mindset
About you
We’re looking for an experienced operational leader with a strong safety mindset and a passion for highquality delivery. You’ll bring:
Experience managing operational or safetycritical teams, ideally within logistics , transport or operational environments.
TRANSPORT MANAGERS CPC – UK Road Haulage Operations (National) ( obtained or working towards )
Health & safety leadership credentials (IOSH / NEBOSH desirable)
Strong knowledge of transport compliance and fleet operations
Experience of vehiclebased operations or plantled services
A proven ability to coach, motivate and develop people
Confidence making sound decisions in timepressured or uncertain situations
Clear communication skills and the ability to engage, motivate and hold teams to account
Excellent stakeholder management, confident to operate at all levels of internal, partner and contractor organisations
Full Uk Driving Licence (Manual)
Flexibility is essential, including supporting operational escalation and standby arrangements when required.
Why join us?
We believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve. We’re committed to inclusion, fairness and opportunity for all and proudly support initiatives including the Social Mobility Pledge, Race at Work Charter, Armed Forces Covenant, Disability Confident, and the Women’s Utility Network.
Ready to lead where it matters most?
Apply now, don’t forget to include your cover letter, and help us secure water for generations to come.
Closing date – Sunday 26th July
Interviews – August – TBC
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