System Performance Manager

United Utilities; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Role Details

Salary - Competitive Salary
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - North West
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

This role will be offered as a 12 month Fixed Term contract. Some or all positions may be extended or made permanent.

We have 5 roles available in the following locations; please specify in your covering letter which location you are applying to:

• Location 1 - Davyhulme Wastewater Treatment Works, Trafford Way, Urmston, Manchester, M17 8DD
• Location 2 - Fazakerley Wastewater Treatment Works, Stonesbridge Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool, L10 5HA
• Location 3 - Blackburn Wastewater Treatment Works, Cuerdale Lane, Samlesbury, Blackburn, Lancashire, PR5 0UY
• Location 4 - Warrington North Wastewater Treatment Works, Gatewarth Industrial Est, Off Liverpool Road, Sankey Bridges, Warrington, WA5 1DS
• Location 5 - Kendal - Kent House, Mintsfeet Road South, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6ND

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 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 drive performance improvement across the Wastewater System (Ww Treatment, Infrastructure & Non-Infrastructure) across a set geographical area. To work with the County System Performance Manager, Treatment Delivery Manager and Network Delivery Manager to embed ways of working, producing plans to improve new capabilities including monitoring, control and where appropriate automation.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• To drive an integrated and intelligent approach to planning & performance within the county
• Embed the use of situational awareness techniques through the use of multiple datasets, analytics and visualisation tools. They will encourage the development and use of signature and asset health monitoring for understanding performance trends and deviations across the E2E system, building on the Dynamic Network Management capability where available
• Responsible for making decisions to enable effective operation within budget. The utilisation and deployment of resources within the asset group to meet operational needs and Company priorities.
• Responsible for the delivery of the financial targets set for their operational area although System Performance Managers will be required to adhere to their own operational budget. Where decisions will have an impact on standards or costs to other parts of the business they will be the subject of discussion with other business managers and the county senior leadership team
• Champion a system performance team collaborative approach which is mutually beneficial to all managers within the specified area