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Salary: Competitive plus a 15% annual bonus and Veolia benefits

Grade: 5.1

Hours: 40 hours per week, Mon‑Fri

Location: Colwick Industrial Estate, Colwick, Nottinghamshire, NG4 2JU

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 a RDF 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
• Access to our company/people’s pension scheme
• 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
• 24‑hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid day of leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the RDF operations team, ensuring safe, compliant and high‑performing service delivery to Veolia Minimum Requirements (VMR).
• Manage site operations, people and resources to achieve operational efficiency, service quality and budget performance.
• Build a customer‑excellence culture, consistently meeting and exceeding service expectations.
• Drive performance improvements through digital tools, asset utilisation, route/resource optimisation and cost control.
• Partner with local Sales teams to identify opportunities, support growth and improve customer solutions.
• Provide clear, accurate and timely reporting on operational and financial performance.
• Drive innovation and change initiatives that improve customer outcomes and profitability.
• Monitor local market conditions, competitor activity and commercial opportunities.
• Ensure robust training, competency and compliance checks are in place across all roles.
• Lead people processes in line with company policy, including engagement, inclusion, performance and talent development.
• Maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring the well‑being of employees and those affected by operations.

What we're looking for:

• Proven operational leadership experience within a waste sorting/processing or comparable service environment.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance service delivery, compliance and commercial outcomes.
• Proficient financial management skills, including budgeting, cost control and delivering profitable performance.
• Effective relationship management skills with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Confident communicator, able to engage teams and provide clear performance updates.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and time management skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Evidence of leading continuous improvement, change and innovation initiatives.
• People leadership capability including performance management, coaching, talent development and effective delegation.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate objectives into executable operational plans.
• Strong risk and compliance awareness, with a clear commitment to safety leadership.

We’re proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We’re dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who opt‑in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We’re also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.