Operative Development Leader: Upskill & Train Teams

Ipsum

East Grinstead

Remote

GBP 38,000 - 52,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
28 days holiday including bank holiday
£1000 referral bonus
Company Pension Scheme
Career development and funded pro­fess
24/7 virtual GP
Mental health support
Cycle to Work
Employee discount platform
Life Assurance
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Long Service Awards
Paid volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking an experienced Operative Development Manager for our Northwest Water team, based at Haydock/Warrington sites. The role focuses on upskilling operatives, integrating new workers, and delivering comprehensive training programs on-site and off-site.

You will lead a capability-driven approach, develop a structured development framework, and partner with the Operations team to ensure a highly trained, multi-skilled workforce while supporting career progression and professional

Qualifications

  • Significant leadership and people management experience.
  • Ability to build and develop high-performing teams across the business.
  • Experience delivering training programs and coordinating development initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate in-house training to align operatives with Technical Development Frameworks.
  • Accompany operatives on-site to enhance practical knowledge and skills.
  • Organize on-site training showcasing drainage-related tasks (infiltration, repairs, CCTV, etc.).
  • Oversee off-site training focusing on compliance, paperwork, and client systems.
  • Collaborate with the PMO to manage external mandatory training requirements.

Skills

Leadership
People management
Training & development
Coaching
Communication

Job description

Ipsum is seeking an experienced Operative Development Manager for our Northwest Water team, based at Haydock/Warrington sites. The role focuses on upskilling operatives, integrating new workers, and delivering comprehensive training programs on-site and off-site.

You will lead a capability-driven approach, develop a structured development framework, and partner with the Operations team to ensure a highly trained, multi-skilled workforce while supporting career progression and professional

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