Operations Manager - Water Recycling

Anglian Water Group; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Virtual GP

Pension scheme

26 days annual leave

Life assurance

Personal accident cover

Family friendly policies

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Anglian Water Group is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our water recycling facilities. You will ensure regulatory compliance, optimise processes, and manage resources with a focus on safety and sustainability.

The role requires strong leadership, effective stakeholder engagement with regulators and customers, and the ability to coach teams. A degree or equivalent experience in water operations is preferred, with a UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in Water Recycling environments or equivalent degree-level education.
• Strong regulatory and HSE awareness and experience in compliance.
• Excellent communication with internal teams and external regulators.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of water recycling facilities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and environmental requirements.
• Oversee resource management, budgeting and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Budgeting / financial management

Driving licence

Education

Degree level education

Tools

IOSH qualification

Job description

As the Operations Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in leading the team and overseeing the day-to-day operations of our water recycling facilities. You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective management of resources, maintaining compliance with regulations, and optimizing operational processes to maximize efficiency and sustainability.,

• Ensure that processes are operating to deliver environmental compliance and other regulatory requirements
• Carry out active management to maintain familiarity with current issues and resource requirements.
• Champion a collaborative approach across catchment areas
• Develop employees by active coaching in the workplace to ensure compliance at optimum cost and maintain standards.
• Prevent and effectively manage operational incidents
• Ensure assets are maintained in accordance with service level agreements and company policy
• Ensure compliance with responsibilities under Water Recycling Procedures
• Establish and build relations with regulators and customers (Environment Agency, Environmental Health and the Health and Safety Executive includes, County, District and Parish Councils etc.)
• Identify capital investment needs and promote business cases.
• Ensure Health, Safety and Welfare of all employees through implementation of relevant Company policies.
• Manage appropriate and effective allocation of costs (revenue and capital).
  Extensive experience of Water Recycling environment (ideally) within a proven leadership role or educated to degree level with the capability of leading a team
• Strong communicator (both written and verbal) - someone who can tailor their communication style to suit a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Customer service skillset- Ability to liaise and work with multi-disciplinary teams in an empathetic and professional manner
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations showing resilience as well as prioritisation skills
• Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH or have a strong understanding of the importance of H&S legislation and its application in the workplace
• Confident working autonomously as well as being a strong team player and an advocate of collaboration
• In depth understanding of Water Recycling process technology would be desirable
• Experience of financial management would be advantageous
• Flexible approach to work as this role includes an element of management standby
• Full UK Driving Licence, If you are passionate about environmental sustainability and possess the skills and experience to excel in this role,
  Here at Anglian Water, we are one of the leading providers of water and water recycling services in the UK and our organisation is an industry benchmark for quality and customer service. But what makes us unique is our commitment to providing the development people need to make a real difference. Our career opportunities provide on-going learning and professional development within a challenging work environment, which provides a vital service for our customers.
  We offer a wide range of benefits including Private health care, Virtual GP service for you and your household. Generous pension scheme - we double-match your contributions, up to 7% giving you 21% combined contribution, We invest in our people - as a valued employee, you'll be entitled to:
• Personal private health care
• Generous double match pension - contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%
• 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
• 26 days annual leave - rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
• Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)
• Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
• Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave. Opportunity for shared parental pay
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.