Waste Water Team Leader

Veolia; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental company seeks a Wastewater Team Leader to manage operations and a small team, ensuring compliance and promoting safety. The role involves strategic budget management and operational oversight across a geographic area, with opportunities for professional development and diverse benefits.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on various retailers

Resources for physical and mental health

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Record of proven people management skills.
• Ability to influence capital investment decisions.
• Experience in wastewater operations and plant control.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of wastewater technicians in operations and maintenance.
• Ensure safety culture and compliance with environmental regulations.
• Financial management of operational budgets and cost control.

Skills

Team Management

Risk Awareness

Problem Solving

Technical Knowledge of Wastewater

Computer Literacy

Education

Degree Level Education

CMI Level 3 Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?



Salary: up to £44,000 per annum plus discretionary bonus, company vehicle and other Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week, out of hours duty management required, typically 1 in 4 week rota

Location: Primarily based at AWE Aldermaston with some Southern Region mobility required




When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who sees the world in a similar way, to take up an exciting Wastewater Team Leader role in our Southern Region Management team.



Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.




What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave
  
• Access to our people's pension scheme
  
• Free physiotherapy service
  
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
  
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  

What you'll be doing:

• Ensuring we are completely focused on maintaining and promoting a high level safety culture, being led by a proactive and hands on manager taking their team with them.
  
• Day to day management of a small team of wastewater technicians, both operations and MEICA skill sets, to operate and maintain wastewater assets across a wide geographic area covered by our contracts, with occasional cross contract management responsibilities in periods of holiday and sickness.
  
• Responsible for the financial management of operational budgets, cost control and optimisation of resources through innovation, using data and existing operational skills to maximise the efficiency of your budget.
  
• Ensuring compliance against statutory environmental permits and discharge consents through MCERT monitoring and audit.
  
• Reacting to emergency situations under pressure and within tight timescales.
  
• Undertaking and complying with training as required, including confined space training, COSHH, Chemical handling and awareness, etc.
  

What we're looking for:

• Education to degree level, CMI Level 3 Diploma in principles of management and leadership, or equivalent NVQ qualification. or willing to undertake CMI level 3 training.
  
• Existing record of proven people management skills.
  
• A high level of risk awareness/criticality and the ability to utilise processes and systems to influence capital investment decisions and reduce your operational risks.
  
• Logical and pragmatic approach to problem solving under pressure.
  
• Proven technical knowledge of wastewater operations and plant control using data and analysis to support decision making.
  
• Practical understanding and use of CDM legislation to deliver small scale capital investment projects.
  
• The ability to manage CMMS systems, to plan and deliver planned and corrective maintenance.
  
• A high level of computer literacy and organisational skills.
  
• The ability to support and develop teams through periods of change, to coach and mentor individual performance and support the development of skills and knowledge.
  
• Full clean driving licence.
  
• IOSH, managers health and safety certificate.
  
• General awareness in the use of operating procedures and safe systems of work.
  
• Able to operate mechanical/electrical plant and equipment associated with your operational responsibilities.
  
• An understanding of the importance of security within nuclear, MoD and airport contracts.
  
• Must be able to pass a Security Clearance procedure in line with Ministry of Defence Vetting, as well as a Police CRB background screening assessment. Obtain SC and DV and maintain.
  
• A background in wastewater management and operation and sewerage network management and operation would be desirable

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.