Waste Manager

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services


Date: 16 hours ago
City: Salisbury
Contract type: Full time
Waste Manager - DSTL

We’re looking for a proactive, safety-focused Waste Managerto lead operations across our units. You’ll ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards, manage team performance, control budgets and resources, and drive continuous improvement. Responsibilities include staff training, rota management, contractor oversight, and client liaison to maintain high service standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Promote a strong safety culture aligned with company and client HSE procedures
  • Oversee high-quality Waste Management (WM) service delivery across multiple sites
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and service level agreements
  • Lead, manage, and motivate the WM team to meet performance targets
  • Ensure staff are trained to the required skill levels
  • Manage labour, equipment, and resource budgets in line with targets
  • Handle staff management tasks including rotas, timesheets, return-to-work interviews, and investigations
  • Manage third-party contractors to meet service expectations
  • Drive continuous improvement across quality, cost, delivery, and safety
  • Liaise with clients to maintain service excellence and seek improvement opportunities
  • Attend off-site meetings and training as required
  • Fulfil other reasonable duties as requested by line management


About You

  • Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including Waste Management
  • Good numerical and written skills
  • Able to speak & understand English
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Excellent people management skills
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience with operational experience in managing waste in a commercial environment
  • CIWM level 4 or equivalent would be preferable
  • IT literate
  • Able to work flexibly in line with business requirements including attending off site meetings
  • Educated to a minimum of NVQ level 3 or equivalent
  • Full UK manual driving licence


Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
  • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
  • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
  • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
  • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
  • Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
  • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
  • You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families


About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/2208/40960001/52758693/SU #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

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