Area Services Manager: Water Operations & Safety Lead

Pertemps Thames Water; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension – Defined Contribution

Medical assessments

Benefits hub and offers

Job summary

Pertemps Thames Water is recruiting an Area Services Manager based in Banbury to lead operational teams, uphold health and safety standards, and drive performance across essential water services. The role requires a driving licence and flexibility to travel across sites.

You will work 36 hours weekly with an out-of-hours rota in a 24-hour business environment. You will manage maintenance planning, ensure statutory inspections, monitor plant reliability, and collaborate with stakeholders at all

Qualifications

• Proven leadership with ability to manage and develop a team.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and application.
• Experience with maintenance in industrial settings.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Willingness to travel across sites within the region.

Responsibilities

• Focus on maintenance strategies to improve asset efficiency and reliability.
• Lead and optimise maintenance delivery plans and risk management.
• Provide technical input to site improvement projects and safety compliance.
• Monitor plant performance, investigate failures, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage budgets and drive efficiency in the operations.

Skills

Leadership

Health and Safety

Communication skills

Stakeholder liaison

Problem solving

Team management

Education

BTEC/NVQ L3 Mechanical/Electrical

BTEC HNC Electrical/Mechanical or ICA background

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Pertemps Thames Water is recruiting an Area Services Manager based in Banbury to lead operational teams, uphold health and safety standards, and drive performance across essential water services. The role requires a driving licence and flexibility to travel across sites.

You will work 36 hours weekly with an out-of-hours rota in a 24-hour business environment. You will manage maintenance planning, ensure statutory inspections, monitor plant reliability, and collaborate with stakeholders at all