Assistant Site Manager

Salary: £37,000 per annum plus bonus, company car or car allowance and Veolia benefits

Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm

Location: Rainham. Ferry Lane, RM13 9DA

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. 

As an Assistant Site Manager you’ll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. 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;

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

• Refer an Engineer to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000

• Access to our company pension scheme

• Free physiotherapy service 

• 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

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential 

What you'll be doing;

• Assist Site Manager to operate the Landfill site, Compost, Wood operations and the Road Sweeping plant in a safe and efficient manner

• Ensure the site meets the requirements of the PPC/Waste Management Licence, Health & Safety at Work Act and other statutory controls, company policies and procedures

• Liaise with company surveyor to ensure correct setting out of pre-settlement contours

• Assist with weighbridge queries as they arise & liaise with internal departments to resolve problems

• Investigate and follow up and complaints received on site and inform the relevant customer/authority of the outcome

• Investigate all incidents and accidents  

• Ensure weighbridge operations are operated in line with company procedures and that customer requirements such as turnaround times are met

• Assist with accurate recording of spend against budget and receipt of capital and purchase orders. Regularly check with site operations to confirm if service delivered / goods received and taking appropriate action
   

What we're looking for;

• Experience of yellow plant and equipment and an understanding of other associated plant and vehicles that may be used on site would be an advantage

• A good understanding of financial requirements including budgets and P&L’s

• Proven ability to supervise/manage a team

• Full UK driving licence is essential for this position

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.