Salary - £48,979
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Davyhulme Wastewater Treatment Works, Trafford Way, Urmston, Manchester, M17 8DD
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.
We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.
We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.
We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.
Benefits
- A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
- A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
- Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
- A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
- MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
- Best Doctors
- Salary Finance
- Wealth at Work courses
- Deals and discounts
- EVolve Car Scheme
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Mental health first aiders
- ShareBuy
- MORE Choices flexible benefits
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
Job Purpose
The Waste Disposal & Recycling Department sits within the wider Waste Services division of United Utilities and is responsible for facilitating Waste Management requests from our Operational teams across the business.
The scope includes (but is not limited to) General Waste bins or skips, Mixed Recycling bins or skips, Specific recyclables (e.g. wood, metal etc..), Grits & Screenings waste skips (Wastewater), Hazardous waste requests (various). These are a combination of regular scheduled movements and requested uplifts from the sites.
The team also get involved with other adhoc requests for Waste related issues and will engage our Contract Partners in order to progress these movements.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the operational and administrative activities of the Waste Disposal & Recycling Department, ensuring efficient service delivery across Water & Wastewater sites, offices, and network locations through third-party contractors.
- Oversee contract performance, including service level compliance, invoice validation, and regular liaison with Contract Partners and internal Commercial teams to ensure high standards and strategic alignment.
- Handle escalations and complaints, resolving site queries through effective communication with contractors and internal stakeholders, while ensuring all waste management data is reliable, accurate, and complete.
- Support team leadership, including line management of administrative staff and providing cover for other Senior Waste Co-ordinators, while contributing to departmental strategy and sustainability initiatives.
- Manage budgets and reporting, working within a £3m OPEX budget, ensuring regulatory compliance, and taking responsibility for monthly financial and annual regulatory reporting deadlines.
Technical Skills & Experience
- A high standard of knowledge and understanding of the waste management business, including the regulatory frameworks in which UU and the specifically the Waste Services team fall under, is important for the role.
- Ideally a minimum of 2 years experience in the waste industry.
- Experience in a supervisory position, ideally in an operations or business administration role, is important for this role.
- A strong understanding and experience of using computer systems and office programs for financial and management reporting is essential for this role.
- Strong communication and presentation skills are essential in order to effectively manage relationships with contract partners, site personnel, regulators and other stakeholders.
- A flexible approach to working specifically work location and hours is important as there will often be a requirement to work away from the base location (Davyhulme WwTW) and attend UU and contract partner sites across the North West of England.
- Experience and capability of working on their own, under their own direction and managing their pattern of work, as well as working as part of a wider team is important for this role.
This role may not be eligible for the visa sponsorship
Qualifications
Preferably educated to degree level in a science discipline (ideally Chemistry or similar) although a level of academic or vocational qualifications (e.g. HND/HNC level) in a scientific, engineering or business management discipline may be sufficient for the role.
We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.
