Viridor

Operations Manager

Recruiter
Viridor
Location
Peterborough
Salary
Circa £58,000 - £65,000
Posted
16 Mar 2017
Closes
04 Apr 2017
Ref
BV-31484
Contact
Beth Vick
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Do you have proven experience of engineering operations management? Are you looking for an exciting new challenge with an established business?

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.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Operations Manager to join our Peterborough Energy Recovery facility.

What will I be responsible for?

Joining the team as an Operations Manager, you will be responsible for providing operational leadership working in conjunction with the site leadership team of EHS Manager and Engineering Manager to drive safety, compliance, staff engagement and best in class performance. On a daily basis this will involve:
  • Managing, via direct reports, the day to day operation of Trident Park ERF’s activities
  • Ensuring, through constant review, a cost effective, quality service is carried out identifying opportunities for business improvement, operating within and adhering to the relevant budgets set for the facility.
  • Monitoring of all associated running costs e.g. water, gas, electricity and chemicals to ensure effective use of resources, minimise environmental impact and minimise costs.
  • Production and dissmeniation of site KPIs and metrics in line with reporting schedules.
  • Delivering and implementing a pro-active approach to maximise site productivity and minimise downtime and interruption to generation.
  • Assisting in producing Trident Park ERF Business Plan
  • Managing and developing all Trident Park ERF employees to maximise their potential to themselves and the business, and providing strong leadership regarding employee engagement
  • Carrying out annual and timely Performance Annual Reviews (PARs) of all direct reportees
The Ideal Operations Manager …
  • Extensive and proven knowledge of the waste industry
  • Legislative knowledge within the waste industry
  • People management experience within a large department / region
  • Practical implementation of corporate management systems
  • Educated to at least ONC/HNC/HND level, or equivalent, in a relevant technical discipline and/or a formal business qualification
  • Full UK  driving license
The Operations Manager role offers a competitive salary of circa £58,000 - £65,000 per annum as well as an attractive benefits package.

If you have the skills and experience required to excel in the role of Operations Manager, we want to hear from you. Please click APPLY below to register your interest.

Closing date for all aplications is 3 April 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.