Operations Supervisor

Description

• Support continual (minimum annual) review of risk assessments (including COSHH), and following any change in legislation, accidents/ incidents or Veolia procedure.
• Ensure the safety & wellbeing of all employees and those affected by our operations
• Provide knowledge and support on day-to-day challenges that the business may encounter while maintaining maximum quality, health and safety requirements.
• Carry out daily site checks in line with requirements, VMS procedures and relevant legislation to support the managers monthly inspection.
• Completion of driving assessments annually.
• Identify areas of improvement and propose solutions to rectify and resolve any gaps or concerns raised.
• Carry out Risk Assessments across all operational functions across the depots.
• Support in managing the day to day compliance and standards of the operations. This will include, but not limited to, health, safety and fleet compliance, working closely with the risk & assurance, fleet and operational teams.
• Ensuring training and competency checks are completed for all roles and recorded on AVA.
• Attend H&S meetings reporting on current activity and making suggestions for improvement.

Requirements

• IT / Computer literate (use of Google)
• Full clean driving licence.
• Class 2 (Cat C) licence / up to date CPC / Digi - Tachograph card preferential.
• Organisational skills - managing on work schedule across 3 operating depots.
• Ability to liaise and co-operate with drivers, sub-contractors and customers.
• Operational health and safety experience - including training, assessments and inductions.
• Hazard perception skills, with the ability to identify and assess potential risks in various operational environments.
• Strong communication skills.

Benefits

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: 22-12-2025

Ready to find the right role for you? Operations Supervisor Salary: Competitive plus performance bonus, company van supplied, pension and many other Veolia benefits. Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Location: Newhaven - Canterbury - Tonbridge 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;

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.

• Eligible for an annual performance bonus
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Access to our company pension scheme
• 25 days of annual leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allow you to reach your full potential

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance