WM NZ Limited is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling and waste management provider. We are committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do.
Job DescriptionAn exceptional opportunity has arisen for a high performing Operations Manager to join us and manage our Commercial Fleet in Hamilton. The role works alongside the established management and leadership team in the branch, in a region which has been set up to provide a strong regional support network.
Job responsibilities include -
- Managing full operational and financial performance across multiple sites and mid-sized teams
- Leading a strong health and safety culture, including compliance, tool maintenance, and daily practices
- Overseeing fleet operations, including route optimization, truck management, and staff coordination
- Ensuring site and vehicle maintenance complies with regulatory standards
- Maintaining strong relationships with municipal and commercial partners
- Driving day-to-day operational efficiency and consistent service delivery
The person we are looking for must have a high health and safety performance record, a customer service focus, and operational excellence background to provide and maintain a safe and efficient workplace for our team and customers. Ideally you will have had exposure to working in a fast changing, multifaceted workplace where your strong organisational skills have been tried and tested. A company vehicle will be provided for the role, considering the travel requirements across the region.
Key characteristics:
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to communicate to all levels of the business in both written and verbal settings
- Experience interpreting the P&L and ability to speak to variances
- A high level of business acumen
- Experience in transport, logistics or the waste industry would be preferred.
This is an opportunity for you to bring your own management style and manage the business on a day to day basis with the great team that support you along with the support of the wider corporate team. This region has a unique team approach so whilst you will have a high level of autonomy, you will operate within a team environment.
The role comes with an attractive salary, phone, laptop and company vehicle, looking at immediate start.
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What We Do
WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling and waste, and environmental services provider, driven by our focus on safety, sustainability, and service and underpinned by innovation.
We provide recycling and resource recovery services, solid waste management, liquid and hazardous waste collection, treatment and disposal. We design and operate state-of-the-art waste management and recycling facilities nationwide, including leading edge sustainable modern landfill and energy parks, material recovery facilities, transfer stations and liquid, hazardous and medical waste processing facilities.
We understand that our biggest asset is our people and we’re committed to their safety and wellbeing. We’re a company where every day our people get to make a difference – whether this be through exploring recycling opportunities, looking at new ways to create energy from waste, or delivering a great customer service to building facilities that will last a lifetime.
We work with a diverse range of customers, from residential homes and small businesses, councils, through to large multinational commercial and industrial clients that span almost every industry in New Zealand, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of services that can be tailored to meet the needs of our customers.
Our focus is on the future, the possibilities it holds, and ultimately the protection of it.
