Production Manager (Wastewater)

United Utilities; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the utilities sector is seeking a Production Manager for their wastewater operations in Liverpool. The role involves leading a team, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance and efficiency in production processes. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to sustainable practices in the industry.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30

14% employer pension contribution

10.5% performance-related bonus

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Gym and wellness discounts

Employee Assistance Plan

Flexible benefits options

Qualifications

• Experience managing operational budgets.
• Ability to motivate a team for high performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and maintenance of wholesale production assets.
• Manage performance and training of team members.
• Ensure compliance and drive improvements in health and safety.

Skills

Managerial Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

HNC Level Education

Job description

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Salary - Competitive

Work Type - Onsite

Job Location - Fazakerley Wastewater Treatment Works, Stonesbridge Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool, L10 5HA

Role Type - Permanent

Employment Type - Full Time

Working Hours - 37.0 Week per Week

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes
  
  

Job Purpose

To lead and inspire a combined team of operations and maintenance employees across a number of wholesale production assets. The Production Manager will performance manage their team and the assets within the production area to ensure a safe, efficient and compliant outcome.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• A “General Manager” role, not purely technically focussed, responsible for the operation and maintenance of wholesale assets within the production area
• Responsible for the operations and maintenance budget for the production area and the delivery of the financial business plan
• Responsible for asset performance and meeting the operational business plan for the production area
• Responsible for identifying and resolving asset performance issues, utilising support from within the team, or by requesting the relevant support from other teams
• Accountable for maintaining and driving improvements in compliance, efficiency and Health and Safety
• Performance management and training and development of direct reports in accordance with all Human Resource policies and procedures, including regular contact, one to one meetings, performance reviews etc.
• Responsible for identifying training needs and/or skills gaps and working towards resolving these
• Accountable for security and emergency requirements at the sites for which they are responsible
• As part of the Wholesale management team, contribute to the day-to-day leadership of the area including sharing best practice, implementing improvements plans and leading on activities identified through the business plan development
• Ownership of key external relationships, including the regulators and customers as appropriate
• To work closely with key internal stakeholders to ensure asset problems are identified and resolved in the most effective manner and maintenance is carried out in a proactive manner including appropriately planned and profiled proactive maintenance
• To act as a leader and advocate to deliver change required as part of the business plan
• To provide an effective operations and maintenance regime for the production area asset, minimising reactive work and work orders and increasing planned proactive activities
• To ensure both they and their team members work within the clear framework given to ensure effective operations and maintenance of their assets
• To balance financial, customer service, regulatory compliance and people priorities in order to deliver the business plan and sustainable and effective operations and maintenance regimes
  
  

Technical Skills & Experience

• Managerial and leadership skills are critical for this role to deliver performance through a team of people responsible for wholesale production assets. The ability to motivate a team and deliver high performance across a 24/7 service is fundamental to this role
• Experience of managing operational budgets and delivering innovative solutions to improve the sustainable operating cost of a production type operation
• Good understanding of operations and maintenance strategies and preferably have some production line experience and the ability to react and keep production moving
• Effective communication skills able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• Education, ideally to HNC level (or equivalent) and an experienced line manager in a process or maintenance environment
• A good level understanding of the regulatory and legislative framework surrounding the operation and maintenance of wholesale production assets
• Analytical skills and the ability to drive solutions to a wide range of technical and managerial problems, whilst also knowing when to stop and ask for help from support colleagues
  
  

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Utilities

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