Deputy Site Manager

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

Job summary

A leading UK water supplier is seeking a Deputy Site Manager for the Fobney Water Treatment Works. You will oversee daily operations, ensure health and safety compliance, and manage a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have experience in water operations, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This role comes with a competitive salary of up to £46,000, excellent benefits, and opportunities for personal development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Salary up to £46,000

26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with service

Performance-related pay plan

Generous Pension Scheme

Enhanced Paternity and Maternity Leave

Health and well-being benefits

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in water/wastewater operations or comparable industrial environment.
• Strong leadership and performance management skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Competent in using digital systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and oversee health and safety compliance.
• Manage contractor activities and contribute to long-term planning.
• Drive continuous improvement and optimize operations across the site.

Skills

Water/wastewater operations experience

People leadership skills

Performance management skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Digital systems competence

Education

IOSH/NEBOSH qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Full UK driving licence

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Site Manager at Fobney Water Treatment Works to join Thames Water.

This is a critical facility supplying millions of litres of water daily to the Reading 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in water/wastewater operations or a comparable industrial environment.
• 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.

This is more than a technical role - it's a leadership opportunity in a business that's safeguarding future water supply.

About Thames Water

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. Our purpose is to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and excellent benefits.

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.

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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 many benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and well‑being, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.