Compass Group UK & Ireland
Waste Manager
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Waste Manager - DSTL, Wiltshire
Lead Safe, Efficient Waste Management Operations
We're looking for an experienced and proactive Waste Manager to oversee waste management services across our DSTL sites. You'll play a key role in ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality service delivery while leading and developing a dedicated team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong people manager with operational waste management experience who is passionate about safety, continuous improvement, and customer service.
What You'll Be Doing
- Champion a strong Health, Safety and Environmental culture.
- Manage day-to-day waste management operations across multiple sites.
- Ensure compliance with legislation, company policies, and service agreements.
- Lead, motivate, and develop the Waste Management team.
- Manage staffing, rotas, timesheets, return-to-work interviews, and investigations.
- Oversee contractor performance and service delivery.
- Control labour, equipment, and operational budgets.
- Drive improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and cost control.
- Build positive client relationships and identify opportunities for service enhancement.
- Attend site visits, meetings, and training as required.
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What We're Looking For
- Minimum 2 years' experience managing waste operations within a commercial environment.
- Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and waste management legislation.
- Proven leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
- Good IT, numerical, and reporting skills.
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
- Full UK manual driving licence.
- Flexibility to travel and attend off-site meetings.
- CIWM Level 4 (or equivalent) is desirable.
What You'll Get
- Competitive pension scheme.
- Career development through Career Pathways and MyLearning.
- Digital GP access and healthcare benefits for you and your family.
- Discounts on travel, supermarkets, retail, and entertainment.
- Cashback rewards across leading brands.
- Free wellness, mindfulness, and fitness programmes.
- Access to a wide range of employee discounts and offers.
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About ESS
ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, delivers critical support services across the Defence, Government, and Energy sectors. We're proud to support military establishments, secure government environments, and energy facilities across the UK.
We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to take the next step in your waste management career? We'd love to hear from you.
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