Water Treatments Works Manager
Job Title:
Water Treatments Works Manager
Salary:
Up to £63,000 per annum
Hours:
37.5 hours per week
Location:
Bridgnorth, Shropshire
The Role
Are you ready to take the lead in a dynamic and essential industry? As a Production Manager at South Staffs Water, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring clean and reliable water supplies to our customers. You will provide effective leadership of the Southern production team to ensure Health & Safety requirements are delivered, water treatment regulations are complied with, KPI objectives are delivered, and team and asset performance is maximised.
- Develop and implement production operation and reactive maintenance strategies. Adopt changes in processes and procedures to enhance safety, reliability, compliance, and team productivity.
- Implement and embed the Competent Operator Scheme (COS).
- Develop, implement, and monitor sustainable improvements to operational efficiency.
- Formulate and manage Opex and Capex budgets with a focus on efficiency.
- Develop, implement, and maintain adequate procedures, systems, practices, and risk assessments.
- Implement risk-based approaches to maintenance, considering cost, performance, and risk factors.
- Promote improvements and support initiatives to reduce exposure to critical risks/hazards through maintenance activities on southern area assets.
- Measure success through proactive investigations and a reduction in high-potential incidents.
- Ensure 100% compliance with the Competent Operator Scheme, providing evidence and auditing processes as required.
- Maximise and coordinate production asset performance and reliability, as measured by the Unplanned Interruption Outcome Delivery Incentive (ODI).
- Deliver maintenance, compliance, and team activities within annual operating expenditure budgets.
- Foster continuous employee engagement, staff retention, and team development.
- Collaborate with the onsite WQ chemist to maximise quality and optimise efficiency throughout all treatment processes.
- Communicate with key internal and external stakeholders, including supply chain partners, the Environment Agency (EA), and the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI).
- Undertake regular management safety tours.
What You'll Need
- Understanding and management of Drinking Water Inspectorate and Environmental Agency regulations and standards.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Knowledge of water treatment and chemical dosing processes (desired).
- Experience in leading operational teams to deliver high performance.
- Experience in managing operational budgets.
- Ability to develop and implement plans.
What You'll Get In Return
- A competitive salary up to £63,000 per annum.
- Company car or cash equivalent.
- Company pension with employer contribution.
- Holiday buy-back scheme (up to a maximum of 5 days).
- 28 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays).
- Employee Volunteer Scheme (EVS days) – earn 1 day of annual leave for participating in various volunteer schemes.
- Store discount for personal shopping needs.
- 24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice on financial, legal, marital, and health matters.
- 24/7 GP service.
- Eyecare vouchers via Specsavers.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
About Us
At South Staffs Water, we deliver clean and reliable water supplies to around 1.7 million customers within the South Staffs and Cambridge regions. As a water-only company, providing clean, healthy water 24 hours a day, 365 days a year is at the very heart of what we do, and that's where you come in.
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