Senior Business Manager

Senior Business Manager

SUEZ are seeking a Senior Business Manager to lead our Bristol I&C Depot. This is a pivotal leadership role where you will lead operational staff, manage budgets, drive efficiency and deliver exceptional customer service.

Salary: £49,616 - £63,262 (dependant on experience)
Benefits: Company Car or Car Allowance (£7,961 - £9,060 per annum), up to 10% Annual Bonus, x3 Life Assurance Policy, 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (and holiday buy back scheme), 5% employer pension
Location: Avonmouth
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Mon-Fri

*Internally this role is called Senior Service Delivery Manager*

What will I be doing?
• Take full ownership of the depot’s performance, driving continuous improvement and ensuring all KPIs and SLAs are met or exceeded.
• Lead, motivate, and develop drivers and operational staff, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring full engagement.
• Manage the depot’s P&L, with accountability for budgeting, forecasting, and delivering sustained profitability.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental legislation, and all aspects of operator licence conditions.
• Build strong relationships with local customers, ensuring service delivery is reliable, efficient, and cost-effective.
• Oversee fleet and staff deployment, identifying and acting on opportunities to improve efficiency and service quality.
• Play an active role in shaping the future of the depot, implementing best practices, and influencing wider operational decisions.

What are the requirements?
You will need experience in operational manager position of a multi-drop logistics environment as well as:
• Proven experience in a Depot Manager, Operations Manager, or General Manager role within logistics, transport, or service delivery.
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience managing P&L and commercial performance.
• CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) – essential.
• IOSH qualification – desirable (or willingness to work towards).
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven, and customer-focused environment.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills – able to inspire teams and influence key stakeholders.

Who we are:
At SUEZ, your career is a journey full of possibilities. With diverse roles across multiple activities and locations, we empower you to shape your own path. Here, you’re encouraged to learn, grow, and take ownership of your development because when you thrive, we all succeed.
At SUEZ, respect is at the heart of everything we do for each other, for our customers, and for the communities we serve. We foster inclusive, caring environments where diversity, wellbeing, safety, and solidarity are more than values they’re everyday realities. These principles shape how we work together, every day. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience, perspective, and potential could be exactly what we’re looking for. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and growth including competitive pay, pension plans, health and wellbeing programs, learning opportunities, and career development. Everything you need to thrive, both professionally and personally. Join us in transforming today’s environmental challenges into tomorrow’s innovative water and waste solutions
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed