Job Description

Salary:£33,990.00 per annum plus a 15% annual bonus and Veolia benefits

Grade: 5.1

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location:Liverpool

Merseyside

L19 8EG

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.

As a Day Operations Supervisor you’ll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. 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;

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

• Access to our company/people’s 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;

• Lead the day-shift yard operation, overseeing all day-to-day activities to ensure safe, efficient and compliant delivery of the production plan.

• Line manage Day Operatives and the Senior Day Operative, providing clear direction, coaching, performance management and regular 1:1s.

• Plan daily operations using the production plan, daily plan list, tank farm levels, tanker hire requirements and drum/IBC stock levels.

• Run daily team briefings to communicate priorities, targets, operational risks and key safety messages.

• Coordinate tanker loading/offloading and manage site traffic movements in collaboration with the Weighbridge Operator.

• Oversee drum and IBC management, including screening loads prior to dispatch and verifying product/specification compliance.

• Maintain drum and IBC stock control to ensure operational continuity and minimise disruption.

• Ensure all work is completed in line with SOPs, risk assessments and company policies.

• Complete, log and close out daily monitoring checklists (including housekeeping standards) and ensure timely completion of actions.

• Lead weekly site safety checks, accurately record findings and drive completion of follow-up actions.

• Liaise with site maintenance and raise/report issues via HxGN/AVA, supporting planning of maintenance tasks and site availability.

• Identify opportunities to reduce waste generation from day operations and contribute to continuous improvement and KPI delivery.

• Escalate significant operational, safety or quality risks promptly and provide structured recommendations on resourcing, training and yard improvements.

What we're looking for;

• Proven supervisory/team leader experience in a manufacturing, chemical, logistics or similar operational environment.

• Demonstrable experience in yard operations, tanker handling, drum/IBC management or comparable material movement activities.

• Bulk liquid operations experience.

• Strong working knowledge of health & safety regulations, safe systems of work and operational best practice.

• Competent planning and organisation skills (daily planning plus short-term lookahead for logistics, absence cover and major site activities).

• Confident communicator with the ability to deliver effective briefings, delegate clearly and produce accurate operational documentation.

• Strong coaching style with the ability to develop competence, build morale and lead by example.

• IT proficient, with experience using systems such as Google Docs and operational platforms (e.g., Workday, AVA, HxGN).

• FLT licence (essential).

Desirable:

• Experience writing SOPs and risk assessments.

• Formal training/assessment qualification.

• Relevant technical or operational qualifications.

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.