Depot General Manager
Biffa Waste Services, United Kingdom
Job Description
Depot General Manager
Changing the way people think about waste.
At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 10,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management.
A quick look at the role
The Depot General Manager will be responsible for managing operational depots in Yorkshire. You will ensure health and safety and environmental compliance, and deliver first class customer service in line with pre-defined business KPI’s. You will also support continuous improvement in productivity, and quality of service provision, through continuous review and improved site profitability, to support business growth and best in class performance.
Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted.
- Monitor, manage and co-ordinate all depot based resources to ensure an increase in operational productivity and improved quality of service provided.
- Ensure service delivery meets defined key performance indicators whilst driving best practice and continuous improvement in cost control and productivity.
- Defines and supports the development of the drivers and staff as a whole by identifying and sharing best practice
- Manages and ensure compliance of Health amp; Safety, Environmental, Employment legislation and Company policy to ensure defined standards and best practice are adhered to.
- Agrees, monitors and manages the full depot Pamp;L budget, delegating accountability where appropriate, supporting financial year on year growth of the depot
- Work within cross-divisional teams to provide integrated waste solutions using best practice and through continuous improvement.
Requirements
- CPC
- COTC
- Waste industry knowledge including relevant laws would be an advantage
- Experience of people and health amp; safety management in a unionised environment
- Effective working to clearly defined service delivery KPI’s
- Proven track record of delivering continuous improvement within an operational / service environment
- Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of working within a time critical service
- Profit and loss experience
- Experience as Operations Manager or position of similar responsibility in the services or logistics industry
- Good transport / logistics knowledge
Benefits
And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.
- Competitive salary
- Performance bonus
- Ongoing career development and coaching because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
- Generous pension scheme
- Private health care
- Retail and leisure discounts
- Holiday and travel discounts
- Bike to work scheme
Dedicated to diversity.
At Biffa we believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative working environment that delivers real results. It’s why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.