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Area Operations Manager

Pertemps

Shalford

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 75,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A leading water company in the UK seeks an Area Operations Manager to oversee daily water production and lead a team across multiple sites. Ideal candidates will possess proven leadership, strategic thinking, and extensive experience in managing operational sites. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits including holiday entitlement and a contributory pension scheme, in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service
Car Allowance
Annual Bonus
Private Medical Healthcare
Contributory pension scheme (up to 12%)
Annual Personal Medical Assessments
Access to benefits hub with discounts and wellbeing support

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership in a performance-driven environment.
  • Track record of delivering operational targets.
  • Strong knowledge of Water Production processes.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure delivery of wholesome drinking water and regulatory compliance.
  • Manage operation and maintenance of water treatment assets and staff.
  • Engage with stakeholders, achieving performance targets.

Skills

Leadership
Strategic Thinking
Commercial Acumen
Health and Safety Commitment
Customer Focus
Communication Skills
Resilience
Operational Target Delivery
Knowledge of Water Production

Job description

We are seeking an Area Operations Manager at Thames Water to oversee daily water production across multiple sites in the Guildford & South West Surrey area.

This high-profile role offers the opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of Water Production for the UK’s largest water company.

Responsibilities
  • Ensure the delivery of wholesome drinking water while maintaining regulatory compliance.
  • Manage the operation and maintenance of water treatment, storage, and transmission assets, leading a team of up to 30 staff.
  • Engage with stakeholders including customers, regulators, emergency services, and political groups.
  • Achieve performance targets related to Health & Safety, customer service, financial controls, regulatory compliance, and staff development, while driving continuous improvements and cost reductions.
  • Develop operational strategies to meet regulatory and capacity requirements, coordinating with Thames Water’s capital works program.
Candidate Requirements
  • Proven leadership in a performance-driven environment.
  • Strategic thinking with strong commercial acumen.
  • Unwavering commitment to Health, Safety, and Wellbeing.
  • Customer-focused mindset.
  • Excellent communication skills, resilience, and tenacity.
  • Track record of delivering operational targets.
  • Extensive experience managing operational sites.
  • Strong knowledge of Water Production processes.
  • Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
Benefits
  • Salary between £65,000 - £75,000, depending on experience.
  • 26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
  • Car Allowance and Annual Bonus.
  • Private Medical Healthcare.
  • Contributory pension scheme (up to 12%).
  • Annual Personal Medical Assessments.
  • Access to benefits hub with discounts and wellbeing support.
About Thames Water

We are the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers. Our mission is to create a better future for all by supporting communities, protecting the environment, and ensuring reliable water supply.

Working at Thames Water

Join a diverse and rewarding workplace where every day offers new opportunities to make a difference. We provide career development, flexible working, and comprehensive benefits.

We value diversity and inclusion and support applications from all backgrounds. Assistance is available throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal opportunity.

In times of crisis, our team comes together to support our customers. We offer training and opportunities to participate as customer ambassadors, gaining valuable experience and insight into our operations.

Note: Due to high application volumes, we may close the vacancy early. We encourage prompt applications.

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