At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead recycling centre operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and high service standards.
- Company: Join FCC Environment, a leader in waste and resource management.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 25 days leave, pension, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to tackling climate change.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainability while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in operations management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 38940 - 48675 £ per year.
Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further.
Salary: £38,940 - £48,675 per annum (plus benefits)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Ipswich Office, IP3 9FF
As an Operations Manager at FCC Environment, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of 11 recycling centre sites across Suffolk, ensuring high standards of service delivery, environmental compliance, and customer satisfaction. You will lead operational teams, manage site performance, and ensure services are delivered in line with contractual obligations and company objectives.
This vacancy is for a full-time position, working five days per week.
Our promise to you:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- On-the-job training and progression
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a friend
- Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership, and many more (where applicable)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform
What will you be doing?
- Managing the day-to-day operation of recycling centre sites in line with the Contract and FCC objectives
- Becoming the day-to-day operational contact for Suffolk County Councils officers
- Leading and supporting operational teams, including Area Supervisors
- Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) policies
- Conducting risk assessments and ensuring safe systems of work are in place
- Monitoring site performance to ensure services are delivered safely, professionally and efficiently
- Ensuring environmental permits, planning permissions and contractual requirements are met
- Investigating incidents and supporting accident/near-miss reporting and corrective actions
- Driving continuous improvement and innovation across service delivery
- Managing budgets and supporting cost control for the contract
What are we looking for?
- Experience in an operations management role, ideally within waste, recycling or a similar environment
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams
- Good understanding of Health & Safety and environmental compliance requirements
- Experience of risk assessments and safe systems of work
- Ability to manage performance and deliver against operational targets
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- A proactive approach to problem solving
- Ability to work within budgets and manage resources effectively
- Commitment to high standards of service delivery and continuous improvement
About Us
We are FCC Environment, one of the UKs leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible. Operating over 200 facilities across the UK and employing around 4,200 people, we're on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.
FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Operations Manager in Ipswich employer: FCC Environment
At FCC Environment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 25 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth through on-the-job training. Our inclusive work culture fosters innovation and teamwork, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the field of waste and resource management while contributing to a sustainable future in Ipswich.
