Unit Manager

Are you an experiencedLogistics & Distribution looking to take on a new challenge? If so Viridor are recruiting and are looking for individuals just like you!

Viridor is one of the UK’s leading recycling, renewable energy and waste management companies. Part of the FTSE 250 Pennon Group, Viridor puts waste into action, transforming it into high quality recyclables, raw materials and energy.

This is an exciting time to work at Viridor. We are at the forefront of the UK’s green economy and are one of the UK’s leading recycling, renewable energy and waste management companies.  We use smart people and smart technology to deliver our vision, bringing people together to give the world’s resources new life.

Due to continuing business success and growth we now have a fantastic opportunity available for a Unit Manager to join our team in Erin. Working 37.5 Hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Unit Manager key responsibilities: 

• Responsible for the day to day running of an Operational Landfill site.
• Manage the day to day operational activities at an Operational Landfill site in accordance with the Company Procedures.
• Deliver profitable, safe and efficient site operations at all waste management facilities within your remit to achieve budgeted financial targets.
• Ensure that each site is operated to maximise revenue from all activities within the department, including the maximisation of landfill gas generation.
• Develop the customer base at profitable levels, create a consistent approach to doing business and bring forward business opportunities to support or exceed budgeted business plans.
• Ensure BMS procedures are adhered to along with the identification of environmental targets and objectives.
• Maintain good employee relations including managing absence, annual leave and carry out annual Performance Appraisal Reviews (PAR’s) and Annual Training Reviews of all direct reports.
• Provide technically competent management (COTC/CMS) where necessary for the assigned assets.
• Prepare budgets as required for all landfill operations and ensure budgeted profits are maintained.
• Compile financial forecasts, monthly invoices, month end reports, data analysis and other supporting information to Landfill Energy Area Manager.
• Liaison with customers, Local and County Authorities, the Environment Agency and members of the public as necessary, providing timely professional responses to local issues.

The ideal Unit Manager:

• Good working knowledge of relevant legislation that relates to the operation of landfill sites
• Significant experience of leading an operational landfill site or related operations.
• Capable of leading Health and safety change and designing and embedding best practice
• Qualified by Experience (to relevant level)
• Relevant COTC Qualification or equivalent
• Full driving license is essential 

In return for your hard work as a Unit Manager, you can expect to receive a salary of £ 37,500 - £47,500 per annum plus a range of benefits.

If you are looking for your next challenge as a Unit Manager then we want to hear from you, please click APPLY!

Closing Date – 27th February 2017 




No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.