Contract Manager

Ready to find the right role for you?

Contract Manager – Municipal Waste Disposal

Salary: Competitive plus performance bonus, car allowance & pension

Hours: Full Time – 40 hours per week

Location: Covering Rochester and Canterbury Waste Transfer Stations

We offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and development.

• Eligible for an annual performance bonus
• Private medical cover
• Option to choose from a company car or car allowance
• 25 days of annual leave
• Access to our company pension scheme
• One paid day 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 teams to deliver municipal disposal contracts in line with defined contract KPIs and specifications, whilst maintaining a visible presence for employees on site.
• Work with commercial (internal & external) customers in utilising the sites waste management capacity to generate financial benefit
• Manage people, vehicles and equipment to the best effect, prioritising the wellbeing of our employees and the service we provide to our customers and communities.
• Ensure compliance against Veolia minimum standards and support with assurance checks and improvement planning to enhance contract performance.
• Ensure the tipping, storage and handling of waste and recycling are operated in line with Veolia Minimum Requirements and address any areas of non compliance.
• Utilise data to improve operational performance.
• Liaise with hauliers and off taker destinations to ensure best value is being achieved.
• Manage monthly financial performance and set and present budgets.
• Deliver the contract against the required budgets and KPIs.
• Manage customer complaints effectively to support the reduction of escalations.
• Manage the performance of the contract, overseeing expenditure, staffing and resources.
• Maintain a compliant and well run fleet of yellow plant and machinery.
• Challenge behaviour of site users if required and promote a safe working environment.
• Champion inclusion within the workplace.
• Ensure customer service KPIs are achieved.

What we’re looking for

• A strong leader, with previous experience managing a large team within the waste industry.
• Previous experience of managing financial performance and budgets.
• Fleet management experience and knowledge of compliance.
• Strong business acumen and effective communication skills.

Job Posting End Date: 22-04-2026

#J-18808-Ljbffr…