Performance Manager (IED)

idibu; Wargrave; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Performance Manager to join their Waste Treatment team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team, ensuring compliance and enhancing processes at sewage treatment works. With responsibilities including team management, budget oversight, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement, you will play a pivotal role in delivering essential services to the community. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a range of benefits that support your health and wellbeing. If you're passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service

Generous pension scheme

Company vehicle and fuel card

Health MOTs and physiotherapy

Counselling services

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams with a focus on operational management.
• Strong skills in health and safety and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the team ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Oversee site budget and ensure safe, cost-effective operations.

Skills

Team Management

Budget Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Risk Management

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Customer Service Ethics

Job description

We are looking for a Performance Manager to join Thames Water permanently.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in one of our most critical roles within Waste Treatment as a front-line performance manager.

You will have two key responsibilities: managing and supporting your team, and ensuring process compliance on your sites.

You will oversee the day-to-day operations and continuous improvement of various sewage treatment works in the Wargrave area, through effective leadership, resource management, and process enhancement.

Location: Wargrave Area

Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead your team in accordance with company policies, ensuring competence through coaching and training.
• Identify, mitigate, resolve, and escalate risks across the site and team.
• Ensure asset operation and maintenance are conducted consistently to deliver safe, cost-effective, and robust 24/7 operations.
• Manage the site budget effectively, with regular reviews focusing on H&S, compliance, and performance.
• Deliver a safe service to customers by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and best practices.
• Implement health and safety protocols and ensure site and team compliance.
• Oversee Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) permit compliance and liaise with internal departments to meet permit conditions.
• Lead stakeholder engagement with internal teams, the Environment Agency, local councils, fire services, and others.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience managing teams, with process or operational management background preferred, including budget management, health & safety, relationship building, and engineering/maintenance skills.
• Strong people and performance management skills.
• High standards of health and safety and customer service ethics.
• Excellent organizational and risk management abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good computer literacy.
• Valid driving license for site travel.

What We Offer:

• Salary up to £40,000 per year, depending on experience.
• 26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme through AON.
• Company vehicle and fuel card for business use.
• Benefits supporting health, wellbeing, and financial security, including health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work, vouchers, and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

About Thames Water:

We are the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to create a better future for all by supporting our customers, communities, and the environment. Join us to be part of making a difference.

Working at Thames Water:

Our diverse and rewarding workplace offers opportunities for growth, flexible working, and excellent benefits. We seek passionate individuals eager to improve and innovate.

If you want a meaningful career that impacts millions and helps protect water resources, we’re here to support you. Join us to build a better future.

We promote diversity and inclusion and support applicants throughout the process. We also offer opportunities to support our customers directly, including training and extra earnings.

Note: Applications may close early due to high volume. Apply soon to avoid missing out.