Non Infra Team Manager WA

Severn Trent Plc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Holidays

Annual bonus

Pension plan

Sharesave

Training & development

EV scheme

Family-friendly policies

Volunteer days

Job summary

Severn Trent Plc is seeking a Non Infra Team Manager to lead a skilled operational team in the Derbyshire area, including Little Eaton works. The role focuses on safe, compliant operation of a critical water treatment site and involves some travel and out-of-hours standby.

You will be responsible for performance, regulatory compliance, and delivering efficiency improvements, with support and development opportunities in a forward‑looking utility environment.

Qualifications

• Direct experience in managing and inspiring teams in an operational environment.
• Knowledge of water treatment and regulatory requirements is desirable.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Ensure treatment assets are operated and maintained safely and efficiently.
• Accountable for performance and resilience of Little Eaton Water Treatment Works.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Lead the team to deliver high performance and safety improvements.
• Identify investment opportunities focused on safety, resilience and efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement through problem solving and root-cause analysis.
• Manage budgets and deliver efficiency savings aligned with objectives.
• Engage with regulators and supply chain partners.
• Maintain emergency planning and incident response arrangements.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

Continuous improvement

Budget management

Job description

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At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score — reflecting how much our people love working here.

Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

Everything You Need To Know

Working within our forward-thinking Water Treatment department we are looking for a Non Infra Team Manager to lead a skilled operational team (circa 12 people including operational technicians, 2 maintenance technicians and 1 Senior Tech) in the Derbyshire area.

You will be responsible for Little Eaton, a critical direct river abstraction surface water treatment works supplying derby with 80MLD potable water therefore,knowledge of operations, maintenance practices, regulatory requirements, employee relations and procedures is key, however you will have support available while you develop into role.

Little Eatonbut will involve some travel across our Eastern region. You will also participate in an out of hours standby rota covering the Derbyshire area.

Sound like you? Then read on.

Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

• Ensure all treatment assets are operated and maintained safely, compliantly and efficiently.
• Be accountable for the performance and resilience of Little Eaton Water Treatment Works.
• Ensure compliance with DWI, Environment Agency and company requirements.
• Lead and inspire the team to deliver outstanding performance.
• Promote investment opportunities where the driver is process improvement, safety, resilience or efficiency.
• Lead performance improvement through Comm Cells, root cause investigations and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Manage budgets and deliver efficiency savings in line with business objectives.
• Build strong relationships with external regulators and supply chain partners.
• Ensure effective emergency planning and incident response arrangements are maintained.

What We’re Looking For

Some direct experience in managing, leading and inspiring teams in a customer focused operational environment would be advantageous. Having knowledge of water treatment, maintenance, regulatory requirements and procedures would be desirable. Good interpersonal and communication skills are paramount as you build strong relationships across the business, supply chain and external stakeholders to support delivery.

We are looking for someone with a continuous improvement mindset who can identify opportunities to enhance safety, efficiency and performance. The ability to investigate performance issues, implement improvement plans and make prompt, clear decisions in a fast-paced environment is essential. Budget management experience would be beneficial, along with the resilience and leadership capability to consistently deliver high performance from both the team and assets.

A full UK driving licence is required for the role.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

How We’ll Reward And Care For You

It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too.

Here are some of our favourites:

• Car allowance of £4,800 pa (pro-rata where appropriate)
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250, which is subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family-friendly policies (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
• Two paid volunteering days per year