Assistant Contract Manager
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Full time
- Location based
- Halifax
- Hours per week
- 45
- Dates that interviews will take place
- Interviews will be held in place.
- Salary
- £44,562
- Summary of vacancy
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Ready to step into a role where your leadership shapes depot performance, safety standards and long-term client partnerships?
As a compensation we offer basic salary of £44,562 (this is Pro-Rated for 45 hours per week), plus Car Scheme (company car or car allowance- £7,456), Annual Bonus up to 10%, Company Pension (5% employer contribution), 25 Holiday Days + Banking Holiday, Benefits Catalogue.
- About the role
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What will I be doing?
- Reporting to and assisting the Contract Manager, you will be responsible for achieving the goals and strategy and in the absence of the Contract Manager take direct responsibility for the management of the operation.
- You will also responsible for establishing and maintaining a culture and operating process that keeps focus on health and safety issues to minimise reportable accidents, lost time and other accidents.
- You will also assist the Contract Manager in investigating, recommending and implementing operating regimes that minimise cost and maximise profit at the depot as well as administering the business efficiently and keeping accurate records.
What are the requirements?
- Key responsibilities of the role include meeting the client in order to build relationships and understand their needs, so as to maintain long term contracts/partnerships. You will also assist in setting key personal objectives and key performance indicators to members of the team.
- You must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate and negotiate at all levels confidently, internally and externally, and have experience of managing/supervising a team of people and health and safety issues.
- Working as part of a strong team, you must have experience in fleet legislation, and practical experience of waste management or a logistical background. A willingness to resolve queries and problems is ideal.
- You will be required to have a full driving licence (LGV licence would be an advantage) and demonstrate good numerical skills and Microsoft Word and Excel skills. Excellent employee relations skills are ideal. These qualifications are required in addition to the work specific qualifications of CPC National Road Haulage, and IOSH Managing Safely.
Who we are
SUEZ recycling and recovery UK is a forward-thinking company recognised as one of the top places in the UK to work. We are proud of the fantastic opportunities for personal growth and development we offer our people. As we continue to develop and grow, you can play an important part in the essential work we are doing to make businesses and communities more sustainable.
With a raft of benefits, family-friendly policies and excellent remuneration packages, there’s never been a better time to join SUEZ recycling and recovery UK. A friendly and supportive place that you will love to work in, we believe creativity, clear communication and our drive for excellence are the keys to our success. If you share our thinking – and have the qualities we’re looking for – you could play a big part in our dedicated team.
We reserve the right to close this role early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications.*No agencies please*
- Job Description
- Job_Desription_Assistant_Contract_Manager.pdf
- Closing Date
- 10/09/2025