Location
Basildon, South East

Hours
Full Time - 37 hours per week

Salary
Circa £51,000 per year depending on skills and experience plus car allowance

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager for Sludge Tankering Logistics to orchestrate the efficient and safe transportation of sludge from wastewater treatment plants to designated disposal, recycling, or treatment facilities. This role requires meticulous planning, strong logistical acumen, and a keen focus on regulatory compliance to ensure seamless execution of operations.

As part of Anglian Water, one of the UK’s leading water and water recycling service providers, you will join an organisation recognised for quality and customer service. We are committed to providing ongoing learning and professional development within a challenging environment that delivers vital services to our customers.

Key responsibilities include demonstrating visible safety leadership, liaising with the WROL Planning Manager on vehicle and driver performance, managing compliance with the Operator’s License, and ensuring operations are effective, efficient, and safe. You will work collaboratively across the organisation to drive compliance with environmental and water quality standards and help achieve business goals and priorities.

We offer a wide range of benefits including private healthcare, virtual GP services for you and your household, a generous pension scheme with double-matched contributions up to 6%, a bonus scheme, 26 days annual leave rising with service, an Employee Assistance Programme, and excellent family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave.

Experience
- Transport Managers CPC – UK Road Haulage Operations (National)
- Significant experience in UK road transport operations in a senior scheduling/controlling role
- Experience in tanker operations, preferably sewage sludge and/or biosolids collection and haulage or sewer jetting operations
- Skilled in vehicle performance analysis and reporting to senior management
- Proficient IT skills, including MS Word and MS Excel
- Proven leadership skills with ability to challenge and improve performance results

About you
- Strong focus on health and safety with visible leadership
- Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and implement creative solutions
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across business units
- Commitment to compliance with environmental and water quality standards

Qualifications
- Health & Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH)
- Full UK driving licence is essential