South West Water - Recovery & Treatment Area Manager

📍 Exeter, England🧑‍💼 Permanent full-time /🏃 On-site

2 weeks ago

At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.

We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.

And we have huge ambitions.

Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.

So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.

Do you want to join an established company that prides itself on the trust of its customers and stakeholders?

We currently have a Recovery and Treatment Area Manager position available for a motivated individual to join our team in Exeter covering East Devon.

Joining us on a full-time basis, you will receive a competitive salary of £35678 - £55328 per annum plus excellent benefits.

About the role

As the Recovery and Treatment Area Manager, you will manage the performance, training, and development of the Waste Water Service Field Delivery Team. You will engage in the day to day operations, and maintenance of the Waste Water Treatment and Pump Station assets within the area, ensuring treated effluent and re-cycled sludge meet the required regulatory requirements.

The post holder will liaise with the wider team to ensure effective planned maintenance and reactive response to pump stations, which support effective operation of the sewerage network to satisfy customer’s expectations, and protect the environment

What you’ll be doing:

Manage a team of operatives and the operation and first line maintenance of the Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) and associated assets to achieve the required performance to achieve Company targets, i.e. CHP, Income, Energy, Compliance, HACCP, Odour contacts, Pollutions, Budgets
Minimise Pollutions from WWTW to ensure a Pure Environment is maintained
Take responsibility for root cause investigations within area of responsibility in liaison with the Operations Manager MIR to achieve internal SLA targets
Be accountable for meeting Health and Safety legal requirements, and demonstrating a quantifiable improvement in Health and Safety culture
Liaise with Maintenance Manager and the Tactical Support team within Asset Management to optimise the planning and implementation of asset repair and improvement works
Ensure local operation of strategic contracts within WWS is within contract scope and follows agreed processes. Specifically ensure the requirements of the JVT, Interworks, Biosolids and Pump Repair contracts are discharged effectively
Ensure the welfare, training and development of the field team is assessed and maintained at all times,
Work in partnership with the Control Centre and SCADA team to deliver the remote operation of assets to achieve required output quality and quantity, and minimise the number of reactive events (alarms) and operational cost

What we are looking for:

Degree/HNC or equivalent, in a recognised subject
Minimum of 5 GCSE’s grade A-C, including English, Mathematics and Science
Management qualification or relevant experience, WAMITAB qualification or ability to complete, IOSH qualification or ability to complete are desirable
Proven experience in a management role for an operational area
Professional communication skills both verbally and written, to people at all levels of the business including external stakeholders
Proficient in the use of MS Office and in using software packages, Presentation Skills – proficient in professionally presenting information to a range of audiences using a range of media
Ability to manage conflict between people and effectively resolve sensitive issues
Ability to participate in the Duty Recovery and Treatment Area Manager standby rotation. Able to travel around the work area using company vehicle
Full UK Drivers Licence

What's in it for you:

We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition.

In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:
Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
A discretionary Bonus
Competitive Contributory Pension
Share-save Scheme
Various health benefits
Wellbeing support programmes
A range of Group Discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Financial support services
And plenty more!

Closing Date: 13th September 2024

If you are looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our Recovery and Treatment Manager - we look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values which are essential to our success are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.

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