Contract Manager - Municipal Waste Disposal
Salary: Competitive plus performance bonus, car allowance & pension
Hours: Full Time - 40 hours per week
Location: Covering Rochester and Canterbury Waste Transfer Stations
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. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.
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;
Eligible for an annual performance bonus
Private medical cover
Option to choose from a company car or car allowance
25 days of annual leave
Access to our company pension scheme
One paid days 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 teams to deliver municipal disposal contracts in line with defined contract KPIs and specifications, whilst maintaining a visible presence for employees on site.
Work with commercial (internal & external) customers in utilising the sites waste management capacity to generate financial benefit
Manage people, vehicles and equipment to the best effect, prioritising the wellbeing of our employees and the service we provide to our customers and communities.
Ensure compliance against Veolia minimum standards and support with assurance checks and improvement planning to enhance contract performance.
Ensure the tipping, storage and handling of waste and recycling are operated in line with Veolia Minimum Requirements and address any areas of non compliance.
Utilise data to improve operational performance.
Liaise with hauliers and off taker destinations to ensure best value is being achieved.
Manage monthly financial performance and set and present budgets.
Deliver the contract against the required budgets and KPIs.
Manage customer complaints effectively to support the reduction of escalations.
Manage the performance of the contract, overseeing expenditure, staffing and resources.
Maintain a compliant and well run fleet of yellow plant and machinery.
Challenge behaviour of site users if required and promote a safe working environment.
Champion inclusion within the workplace.
Ensure customer service KPIs are achieved.
What we're looking for;
A strong leader, with previous experience managing a large team within the waste industry.
Previous experience of managing financial performance and budgets.
Fleet management experience and knowledge of compliance.
IOSH Managing Safely/NEBOSH
Effective delegation skills.
Strong business acumen and effective communication skills.
What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
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.
If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.
Job Posting End Date:
22-04-2026
What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
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
Salary description
£60000.00 - £60000.00 per year