Senior Operator and Maintenance Technician

Anglian Water; Dover; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water management company is seeking a Senior Operator and Maintenance Technician to oversee operations at their wastewater treatment facility in Tilmanstone. The role involves inspiring team excellence, ensuring safety compliance, and leveraging data analysis for operational success. Ideal candidates will have a background in water treatment processes and strong leadership skills, along with opportunities for career advancement and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Advancement

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Operator or similar role in wastewater treatment.
• Strong leadership and team mentoring abilities.
• Expertise in compliance and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational team to achieve high performance.
• Ensure safety compliance and promote a culture of excellence.
• Drive data analysis for strategic decision making.
• Mentor technicians and promote innovation in processes.

Skills

Safety Champion

Strategic Thinker

Team Mentor

Operational Expertise

Compliance Crusader

Job description

Senior Operator and Maintenance Technician

Company: Alpheus (Tilmanstone)

Location: Tilmanstone

Salary: Circa £47,000 per annum

Join the Pioneers of Water Excellence! Alpheus (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Anglian Water Group) specialise in providing innovative water and wastewater asset management services tailored for commercial and industrial clients. We are renowned for our advanced, commercially-focused solutions and our unwavering commitment to excellence.

Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming water management? Alpheus invites you to embark on an exciting journey with us! As industry trailblazers, we are committed to revolutionising water and wastewater asset management, setting new benchmarks for excellence and innovation.

The Role

We're searching for a Senior Operator and Maintenance Technician to join our team at our cutting-edge wastewater treatment facility in Tilmanstone.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspire Excellence: Lead by example, inspiring our team to achieve new heights of performance and success.
• Safety First, Always: Cultivate a culture of safety, ensuring every action prioritises the well‑being of our team and environment.
• Operational Mastery: Oversee operations with precision and expertise, ensuring seamless performance and efficiency.
• Strategic Insight: Dive deep into data analysis, uncovering insights that drive strategic decisions and continuous improvement.
• Team Empowerment: Mentor and empower our team of technicians, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and growth.
• Compliance Leadership: Champion regulatory compliance and contract fulfilment, safeguarding our reputation as industry leaders.
• Participate in our "out of hours" emergency standby rota, attending call‑outs in a timely manner and proactively carrying out repairs to ensure compliance is maintained.
• Opportunities to progress and actively be involved with other sites within the business portfolio.

What We're Looking For

• Safety Champion: A guardian of safety standards, committed to creating a culture of safety excellence.
• Strategic Thinker: A strategic mastermind, skilled at turning data insights into actionable strategies for success.
• Team Mentor: An empowering leader who fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Operational Expertise: A seasoned professional with mastery in water treatment processes and operational excellence.
• Compliance Crusader: A vigilant defender of regulatory compliance and contract fulfilment, ensuring our operations exceed expectations.
• Own the compliance responsibilities for the site – lead on the principle that 100% compliant sites are achievable, drive proactive and energetic actions to ensure this, drive the compliance support to provide timely and quality assistance and ownership.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Rewarding your leadership skills and dedication.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including private healthcare and pension schemes.
• Career Advancement: Opportunities for growth, development and leadership advancement.

Apply now and embark on a journey of leadership, innovation and excellence!

Step into an exciting future with Alpheus! Join our diverse, motivated and highly skilled team dedicated to making a significant impact in the water and wastewater treatment industry. Apply today and be a part of our journey towards excellence!

Closing Date: 9th November 2025