Operations Manager- Water Recycling Operations Logistics

TN United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in water recycling is seeking a Water Recycling Operations Manager in Basildon. This pivotal role involves orchestrating the safe transportation of sludge, ensuring compliance with environmental standards, and demonstrating strong leadership within the logistics team. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including private health care and a generous pension scheme, and a commitment to professional development. If you have a passion for sustainable water management and a track record in logistics, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Private Health Care

Virtual GP Service

Generous Pension Scheme

26 Days Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Family Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• Significant experience in UK Road transport operations.
• Proficient IT skills, including MS Word and Excel.
• Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH) required.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance with the Operator’s License for the operational team.
• Ensure operations are carried out safely and efficiently.
• Liaise with the WROL Planning Manager for performance monitoring.

Skills

UK Road Transport Operations

Scheduling/Controlling

Tanker Operations

Sewage Sludge Collection

Leadership Skills

Health & Safety Qualification (NEBOSH)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

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Operations Manager- Water Recycling Operations Logistics, Basildon

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Basildon, United Kingdom

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Logistics

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26.04.2025

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Job Description:

Water Recycling Operations Manager (Logistics)

Circa £51,000 depending on skills and experience and car allowance

Permanent

Full time - 37 hours a week

Location: South East - Based at Basildon

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 6% giving you 18% combined contribution

For a great career just add water!

We are looking for an Operational Managers for Sludge Tankering Logistics . You will be responsible for orchestrating the efficient and safe transportation of sludge from wastewater treatment plants to designated disposal, recycling, or treatment facilities. This role requires meticulous planning, strong logistical acumen, and a keen focus on regulatory compliance to ensure the seamless execution of operations.

Why Anglian Water?

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.

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

Personal private health care

Virtual GP for your household

Competitive pension scheme- Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%

26 days annual leave rising with length of service

Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for Maternity/Adoption leave

What does it take to be a WR Operations Manager?

Significant experience in UK Road transport operations with significant experience in a senior Scheduling/Controlling role

Experience of tanker operations, with experience of sewage sludge &/or Biosolids collection & haulage operations &/or sewer jetting operations an advantage

Experienced in vehicle performance analysis including the compilation of performance reports to senior management level

Proficient IT skills – experienced in MS Word, MS Excel

A proven track record of leadership skills, being able to demonstrate, challenge and question performance results

Ability to identify opportunities for improvement or advancement and actively seek out creative solutions.

Health & Safety qualification ( ie NEBOSH)

Full driving license is essential

Key duties will include:

Demonstrate visible safety leadership, encourages engagement and all-important, open, two-way conversations by completing active management, tracking observations and actions through the active management app

Liaison with the WROL Planning Manager with respect to Vehicle/driver/operator weekly performance monitoring

Responsible for managing compliance with the Operator’s License with respect to the training, development &understanding of the operational team (including drivers/operators), and subsequent performance management to ensure compliance &/or other tasks undertaken by the operational team

Ensure that operations are carried out in an effective, efficient and safe manner to provide a service to our customers with availability in line with all relevant drinking water and environmental protection standards

Work across the organisation ensuring our teams are aware of how their activities can impact upon compliance (i.e. Pollution, Water Quality etc), making sure that decisions are made to drive compliance across our process areas

Working collaboratively both across the business unit and wider organisation to help the business achieve its goals and priorities

Inclusion at Anglian Water

Join us and make a difference. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we think our workplace should reflect that. We are committed to making sure all our colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. Together with our fellow water companies, we are committed to the Social Mobility Pledge; we are also a signatory to Business in the Community’s Race at Work charter; we hold the Armed Forces Gold Covenant for Employers; we are an accredited Disability Confident employer, and we play a leading part in the Women’s Utility Network.

Be the Driving Force Behind Sustainable Water Management! Join Us as a Water Recycling Operations Manager!

Apply today including a covering letter, confirming which location you are applying for!