Operations Manager

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow?  Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold new Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste

Viridor is at the forefront of waste management and resource recovery in the UK, operating the largest network of Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs). We play a crucial role in supporting the UK's climate goals by diverting waste from landfills and transforming it into valuable energy resources. 

We have an opportunity in Avonmouth for an Operations Manager to join our team working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

     We are offering a competitive salary along with participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits. 

     The closing date for applications is 3rd October 2024. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

Energy Recovery Facilities are vital in supporting the UK’s ambition to reduce waste in an efficient and effective manner, helping to reduce the impact of waste on climate change. After reducing, reusing and recycling as much as possible, our Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs) provide the infrastructure to efficiently recover energy from residual waste, meaning landfill becomes the last resort

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will provide operational leadership to the team at Avonmouth , with line management responsibility for Shift Team Leaders and  other members of site staff.  Working in conjunction with the site leadership team comprising of the EHS Manager and the Engineering Manager, you will drive safety, compliance, staff engagement and best in class performance.

Through constant review, you’ll ensure that a cost-effective and high-quality service is consistently carried out across site, identifying opportunities for business improvement and monitoring site KPI’s.

As a strong and motivational leader, you’ll manage and develop all ERF employees in order to maximise their potential to themselves and the business.

Our ideal Operations Manager will have: 

• Extensive people management experience within a large department/region at senior level.
• Practical experience in the implementation of a corporate management system.
• Extensive and proven knowledge of the waste/energy recovery industries.
• Proven motivator with strong leadership skills.
• Educated to at least ONC/HNC/HND level in a relevant technical discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of ERF, power or related operations is highly desirable but not essential.

To view the profile, which outlines the person specification and list of responsibilities in full, please click here.  

How to apply

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We are a Great Place to Work

There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio and the development of our growing Polymers Recycling business.

What we can offer you

We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join - take a look at our Rewards and Benefits

As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.