Deputy Site Manager

Thames Water Utilities Limited; England; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the UK is seeking a Deputy Site Manager for its Farmoor Water Treatment Works. This role offers variety in overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring health and safety compliance, and developing a high-performing team. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and prior experience in water or a similar industry. The company provides opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package, making this a rewarding role for committed individuals looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Salary up to £46,000 per annum

26 days holiday per year

Generous Pension Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Performance-related pay plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in water/wastewater operations or comparable industrial environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Strong people management and performance management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and oversee health and safety compliance.
• Manage contractor activities and contribute to long-term planning.
• Develop team and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

People leadership

Health and safety compliance

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Digital systems competency

Education

IOSH/NEBOSH qualification or willingness to work towards

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Site Manager at Farmoor, Water Treatment Works to join Thames Water. This is a critical facility supplying millions of litres of water daily to the Oxford area. This role offers real variety and challenge, where you'll support the Site Manager in ensuring 24/7 operational reliability, asset resilience, and a high-performing team culture.

Role Details

• You'll lead day-to-day operations, oversee health and safety compliance, manage contractor activities, and contribute to long‑term planning and risk reduction.
• You'll play a vital role in developing your team, driving continuous improvement, and embedding efficiency and optimisation across the site.
• We're looking for a strong leader with a solid understanding of health & safety, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• In return, we'll support you with ongoing development, including Level 5 Management of Water Production training, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a role that’s essential to our community.
  Proven experience in water/wastewater operations or a comparable industrial environment would be beneficial
• Strong people leadership and performance management skills
• IOSH/NEBOSH qualification (or willingness to work towards)
• Excellent organisational, problem‑solving and communication skills
• Competence in using digital systems and reporting tools
• Full UK driving licence
  We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It's a big job and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we're here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

About Thames Water

About Thames Water Utilities Limited. This is more than a technical role — it's a leadership opportunity in a business that's safeguarding future water supply. If you're ready to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Offering a salary up to £46,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances — from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.