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Salary: Competitive Salary Plus Bonus
Location: Ellesmere Port
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:
Access to our company 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 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:
Ensure the safe and compliant operation of an Upper Tier COMAH high-temperature incineration facility. Act as the Senior Authorised Person on shift while maintaining environmental and regulatory standards (including EA/IPPC compliance) and maximising plant performance.
Lead and develop a team of shift operators and manage the activities of wider plant chemists and maintenance personnel. Providing training, mentorship, and performance management to meet daily production targets (with a revenue impact of £100K/day) while upholding Veolia’s safety and operational values.
Take charge as the Site Incident Controller during emergencies, coordinating with emergency services, conducting incident investigations (NEBOSH/IOSH standards), and implementing crisis escalation procedures to ensure a rapid and effective response on a high-risk hazardous waste site.
Optimise waste throughput and process efficiency to align with customer requirements and site budget targets, while managing £2M in on-site stock and overseeing first-line maintenance to drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, contractors, and senior management, to deliver performance updates, enforce QHSE compliance, and facilitate clear communication through Toolbox Talks, safety reviews, and operational reports.
What we're looking for:
Essential
Previous experience within the waste or chemical processing industry, including managing a plant with line management responsibilities.
Experience working on a COMAH-regulated site.
Strong skills in communication, time management, continuous improvement, and informed decision-making.
Competency in problem-solving tools and techniques.
Desirable
Relevant higher-level qualification (e.g., HNC/HND).
NEBOSH/IOSH qualification.
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.