Background: Veolia is Ireland's leading environmental services company.
We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy.
We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.
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.
Head of Waste Operations Contract Duration/Type: Permanent Location: Fermoy Hybrid/Onsite: Onsite Working Pattern (Time/Hours): Monday- Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm Overview of the role: This role will work within the environmental business division of Veolia and will involve the management of Hazardous Waste Operations including Transfer Station operations and administration, Haulage and 3rd Party Outlet Management As a dynamic and progressive company, we encourage our employees to be ambitious and forward thinking so if you are seeking continued growth and have a drive to progress within an organisation Veolia Ireland can offer you career enhancement opportunities and the learning and development supports to achieve your goals.
Duties of the Role include; Management of Transfer Station Operations including yard operations, compliance, administration, and laboratory Management and optimisation of day-to-day waste disposal cost Key contributor to development of strategic direction of Haz waste business in coordination with RD and senior Veolia Ireland staff Health and Safety responsibility for the site Management of haulage subcontractors Management and Development of Hazardous Waste 3rd party outlets in Ireland, UK and Europe Continuous Improvement of systems and procedures in Waste Management - both in Transfer Station and in Haulage/Outlets supply chain Optimisation and development of Salesforce and integration into administration processes across the business Identify, implement and drive investment in Fermoy to increase treatment scope and capacity of haz waste within Veolia Leadership of multidisciplinary team in complex business Develop reporting mechanisms to optimise Waste Management operations Lead appropriate team meetings and monitor metrics with the team to optimise operations.
Required skills for this role; Experience in the hazardous waste industry Pharmaceutical industry experience Financial acumen Leadership and management of multi-disciplinary teams Demonstrated change management experience in complex, fast moving business.
Strong Communication Skills Strong Numeracy Skills Strong organisational and problem solving skills Technical background - Science or Engineering Experience in working in a regulated environment Please note: ?If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.
If you are a non-EU/EEA national, you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.
Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining greencard permits ,work permits, spousal/dependant permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.
Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer.
We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues.
If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.
If you are a non-EU/EEA national, you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.
Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining work permits, is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.
Skills: Leadership and Management Hazardous Waste Management Financial Acumen Change Management Regulatory Compliance