MRF Operations Manager

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Salary: £44,990 per annum, plus annual bonus and company car / car allowance.

Location: Bidston Recycling Centre, Wallasey Bridge Rd, Birkenhead CH41 1EB

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:

• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days 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:

• Manage all operational aspects of the MRF facility, ensuring efficient plant processes with optimum throughput while maintaining high-quality output standards and full contract compliance
• Lead and manage a team of 28+ staff including direct reports (Maintenance Team, Process Supervisors, Administrative Staff) and indirect reports (Machine Operatives, Quality Control staff, and Pickers), handling performance management, rotas, and disciplinary processes
• Take full P&L responsibility for the facility, ensuring budgets are met and exercising purchase approval authority up to £20k for operational decisions
• Ensure complete compliance with all health & safety legislation, environmental regulations, ISO standards, licence conditions, and site permit requirements while maintaining the highest safety standards
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with primary customers, ensuring all output specifications meet contractual and legal requirements while guaranteeing full contract compliance
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements, coordinating maintenance activities through the Infor PM system, and managing external contractors to optimise facility performance

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience of managing in a similar process environment with demonstrated ability to manage small to medium sized workforces
• Experience of working with large commercial contracts and ensuring full contract compliance with primary clients
• IOSH Managing Safely certification essential, with NEBOSH General Certificate and COTC Level 4 Treatment qualifications desirable
• P&L knowledge and budget management experience desirable for overseeing facility financial performance

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.

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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.