Area Manager - Waste Services

  • The CFO Centre - South West
  • Southampton, Hampshire
  • Mar 06, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Area Manager Waste Services

Southampton within 50 miles

£35,000 basic + Performance bonus to £45,000 OTE + Vehicle

Our client is looking for a field-based person to oversee their waste collection operations across the Southampton surrounding area. Are you good at overseeing teams and jobs and meeting customer needs Perhaps you have valuable experience particularly in social housing and/or waste management and environmental protection This varied position giving you lots of autonomy for this growing owner managed business and could be for you. You are that special kind of person looking to make a difference in a business not just a role.

This Cornish waste management business operates nationally, and they are looking for a great person to run operations in this region. You will give support to the wider business and their ambitious growth plans. More specifically you will be responsible for collection teams and service providers in your area. Their emphasis is serving social housing customers, and you will be a key person for their valued customers in your area.

Typical Responsibilities:

  • Oversee jobs and ensure efficient, safe completion to high agreed standards.
  • Regular site visits, safety and compliance, resolving operational issues.
  • Performance monitoring, effective planning and identifying opportunities.
  • Building client relationships, being point of operational contact and ensuring their needs and issues are addressed.
  • Support, lead and monitor teams and service providers.
  • Ensure compliance, H&S, exacting standards, vehicle and equipment management and produce operational reports.

Attributes:

  • Social housing background or similar.
  • Operational supervision and management experience.
  • Organised analytical person with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple sites in a field-based role.
  • Full UK Driving Licence and DBS.
  • Experience in waste, knowledge of SLAs and H&S qualifications a plus.

The less structured environment of non-corporate roles is not for everyone but if you value more independence and want more control of your career then this maybe for you.

Apply now!