Asset Maintenance - Field Performance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Field Performance Manager to lead a dynamic team in the Eastbourne area. This role emphasizes the safe operation and maintenance of ICA assets while ensuring compliance with public health and regulatory standards. You will manage a substantial budget and oversee performance across multiple sites, driving innovation and efficiency in a regulated environment. The position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on customer satisfaction and environmental outcomes. Join a forward-thinking company that values team development and excellence in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in managing teams of similar size.
• Experience in technical management and regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Manage a £2 million budget and oversee capital delivery projects.
• Monitor performance across approximately 1200 sites.
• Drive change and innovation for compliance and productivity.

Skills

Leadership and management experience

Instrumentation, control, or automation experience

Technical management skills

Experience in regulated industries

Technical qualifications in a related field

Budget and financial management skills

Self-motivated and proactive attitude

Excellent communication skills

Passion for team development

Education

Technical qualifications in a related field

Job description

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Asset Maintenance - Field Performance Manager, Eastbourne

Client: Southern Water

Location: Eastbourne, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ab98cf70dff2

Job Views: 3

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

Closing Date: 01/06/2025

Job Title: Asset Maintenance - Field Performance Manager

Location: West Sussex

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours: 37

Salary Range: Dependent on skills & experience

We are recruiting a Field Performance Manager responsible for the safe, compliant operation and maintenance of all ICA assets and technician health and safety within a specific geographical area for the wastewater function. The role also emphasizes efficiency, productivity, standards, and quality to ensure compliance and effectiveness within the water sector.

You will lead, manage, and develop a team of approximately 20 members, focusing on performance, resources, and budgets with an emphasis on succession planning. The role involves 25% people management and 75% operational management.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing a budget of approximately £2 million
• Overseeing capital delivery projects upon completion
• Monitoring performance of ICA assets across around 1200 sites
• Following established procedures related to finance and information requests
• Setting and achieving annual targets in collaboration with the Area Manager
• Routine problem solving using experience and judgment
• Addressing customer issues and site failures, escalating incidents such as pollution as needed
• Driving change and innovation to improve compliance and productivity
• Communicating effectively with the team and stakeholders
• Collaborating with other District Managers on contract issues and improvements
• Engaging with external customers to notify and resolve issues
• Managing contractor engagement risks
• Ensuring compliance with public health, regulatory, and legislative standards
• Maintaining ISO14001 environmental management standards
• Representing the company to regulatory bodies and media
• Managing events and incidents, including out-of-hours responses

Skills required:

• Leadership and management experience with a similar-sized team
• Experience in instrumentation, control, or automation disciplines
• Technical management skills
• Experience in process-driven, regulated industries such as oil & gas, manufacturing, pharma, or food production
• Technical qualifications in a related field
• Budget and financial management skills
• Self-motivated and proactive attitude
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain technical subjects to non-technical audiences
• Passion for team development

This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to customers and the environment. It is rewarding, dynamic, and requires a proactive team player ready to improve site operations without interruptions.