Reservoir Maintenance Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Henfield; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Water is seeking a Reservoir Maintenance Supervisor to lead the Reservoir Maintenance Team in Henfield. This role will oversee the maintenance and inspection of water service reservoirs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and fostering safety and efficiency in maintenance practices. Join a supportive team with opportunities for innovation and leadership in the vital field of water supply infrastructure.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive and dynamic working environment

Opportunity to lead and innovate

Qualifications

• Experience supervising technical or maintenance teams.
• Knowledge in reservoir or water infrastructure maintenance.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and contractors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the Reservoir Maintenance Team in scheduled tasks.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in maintenance practices.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Description

This job is with Southern Water, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the + business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Closing Date

2025-07-31

Job Title: Reservoir Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Henfield (hybrid working)

Salary: up to £43,000 depending on experience

About Us:
At Southern Water, we take pride in maintaining the highest standards for our regional service reservoirs, ensuring safe, reliable water supply in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Supervisor to oversee the Southern Waters Reservoir Maintenance Team. This team is responsible for all aspects of cleaning, inspection, maintenance, and repairs of our service reservoirs both internally and externally. The role is vital to ensuring each reservoir is maintained within regulator-approved timeframes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead the Reservoir Maintenance Team to deliver scheduled cleaning, inspection, and maintenance tasks

• Ensure all reservoir work complies with regulatory standards and safety requirements

• Monitor and coordinate with external contractors during larger remedial and enabling works

• Drive continuous improvement in maintenance practices through innovative planning and ideas

• Manage workload programs to meet critical deadlines and maintain asset integrity

What We're Looking For:

• Strong leadership skills with experience supervising technical or maintenance teams

• Knowledge or experience in reservoir or water infrastructure maintenance

• Ability to manage multiple projects and contractors effectively

• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that plays a crucial role in water supply infrastructure

• Opportunity to lead and innovate in a specialist field

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Supportive and dynamic working environment

Apply Today:
If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role supervising critical water assets, we want to hear from you!

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