Who are we?
Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd is a family run business owned and run by the Smith family since 1982. Smiths has grown from a single owner-operated plant hire company to a multifaceted group with family values still firmly at the heart of each project undertaken. With depots in Avonmouth, Cardiff, Gloucester, Stonehouse and Tewkesbury we operate predominately across the South-West of England. We specialise in Construction, Waste Management, Plant Hire, Demolition and Transport operations.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Commercial Waste Logistics Manager to lead and manage a team of coordinators responsible for waste collection operations across Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Worcestershire, Bristol, Herefordshire, Oxfordshire, along with neighbouring counties and South Wales.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in multi-drop logistics (as we service on average 40,000 wheelie bins per month) and team leadership. This role requires excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills to ensure efficient and compliant waste collection services. The role will be based from our main materials recycling facility at Moreton Valence, Gloucester. However, you will be required to travel to our satellite sites as and when required.
Responsibilities for the job role:
- Leadership and Team Management: Supervise, support, and develop a team of coordinators, ensuring a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Operational Oversight: Oversee daily waste collection operations, ensuring timely and efficient services across all designated areas.
- Logistics Planning: Develop and implement logistics strategies to optimise routes, reduce costs, and improve service delivery.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all waste collection activities comply with local, regional, and national regulations and environmental standards.
- Customer Service: Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by addressing client inquiries and resolving service issues promptly.
- Performance Monitoring: Track and analyse operational performance KPI metrics, implementing improvements where necessary.
- Resource Management: Manage resources, including vehicles and equipment, to ensure they are utilised effectively and maintained properly.
- Health and Safety: Promote and enforce health and safety standards within the team and throughout operations.
- Budget Management: Assist in budgeting and financial planning to ensure cost-effective operations.
- To develop and maintain excellent open lines of effective communication both internally and externally. Whilst maintaining a positive “can do” approach to all tasks, whilst being approachable at all times.
What can we offer you?
Company electric vehicle
Life Assurance Scheme
Free on-site Parking
Corporate gym membership discount
Staff discount on skip hire
Progression opportunities
Unlimited access to mental health support
What are our core values?
If these values align with yours you are in the right place!
Honesty – We believe that honesty in all matters is the best policy.
Family values – We operate as a family unit with high moral standards, discipline and respect.
Hardworking – We are certain that nothing is impossible if you work hard enough at it.
Reliability – We pride ourselves on not letting people down and being true to our word.
Environmental sustainability – We aim to minimise the impact that our company has on the environment by reducing emissions and waste, and recycling a large proportion of our waste (90% plus). We truly believe in a greener future for generations to come.
Please apply if you are interested in this role and we will come back to you.
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