Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Location: ME9 Tunstall Kent
- Date: 3 weeks ago
Description:
Assistant Contracts Manager - Waste Management
North Kent
Salary up to £50,000 + company vehicle and benefits
Are you a results-oriented waste management professional with a passion for exceeding customer expectations and a strong commercial focus?
Our client, a well-established and successful company providing waste management services to a loyal client base in North Kent, is seeking a talented Assistant Contracts Manager to join their growing team.
In this key position, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Contracts Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of their waste management contracts.
Responsibilities:
* Manage the day-to-day operations of the North Kent waste management contracts.
* Oversee data reporting and analysis, implementing electronic systems for efficient information management.
* Manage staff resources, including shift rotas, overtime allocation, and annual leave.
* Allocate and process tasks in the workshop, ensuring efficient scheduling and labour allocation.
* Coordinate all resources and activities to effectively meet customer requirements.
* Provide timely updates to customers and maintain clear and accurate communication channels.
* Control expenditure and manage the Profit and Loss account effectively.
* Identify and implement training opportunities to enhance staff skills.
* Provide performance feedback and manage staff accordingly.
* Act as the primary point of contact for customer representatives.
* Manage subcontractor relationships and ensure adherence to standards.
* Comply with all company and customer health, safety, and environmental policies.
* Schedule fleet maintenance and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
* Continuously strive to improve business productivity and efficiency.
* Participate in corporate events to strengthen customer engagement and business development.
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
* Experience in the waste management sector, preferably with knowledge of waste recycling, transport planning, fleet control, and facilities management.
* Strong budgetary control and P&L management skills.
* Excellent customer service focus and a proven ability to build strong relationships.
* Commercial acumen and a solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle challenging situations effectively.
* In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations.
* Ability to balance commercial, operational, and compliance factors to achieve profitability and customer satisfaction.
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