Wastewater Field Performance Lead

Southern Water; Thanet District; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standby allowance

Job summary

Southern Water is seeking an Assistant Field Performance Manager (Wastewater) to lead safe, compliant operation of wastewater assets across the Dover and Folkestone area. You will work with frontline teams, deputise for the Field Performance Manager, and drive improvements while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on health, safety and environmental audits, risk management, incident response and continuous improvement in a diverse portfolio of treatment works.

Qualifications

• Several years’ experience within wastewater treatment operations.
• Strong understanding of wastewater treatment processes, assets and risks.
• Experience with health, safety and environmental frameworks and regulatory compliance.
• Investigating operational issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and make sound decisions.
• Good IT skills and confidence with digital systems and reporting tools.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and coaching/mentoring.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Field Performance Manager in the safe and effective operation of wastewater treatment assets across the area.
• Act as deputy for the Field Performance Manager during periods of leave or delegated absence, ensuring continuity of performance and line management support.
• Complete statutory health, safety and environmental audits and inspections.
• Identify and drive resolution of hazards and risks, maintaining records and timely actions.
• Monitor compliance against health, safety, environmental and quality standards (ISO 14001/9001).
• Collaborate with teams to resolve issues, improve performance and reduce risk.
• Undertake site audits to ensure operator rounds, housekeeping and asset performance meet standards.
• Coach, mentor and develop colleagues to improve performance and engagement.
• Deliver HSE briefings and improvement initiatives to promote best practice.
• Support incident response and area standby rota participation.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and performance enhancement across operations.

Skills

Wastewater operations

Health & safety

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Digital reporting tools

Coaching & mentoring

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Wastewater and Sludge Treatment Processes

Job description

Southern Water is seeking an Assistant Field Performance Manager (Wastewater) to lead safe, compliant operation of wastewater assets across the Dover and Folkestone area. You will work with frontline teams, deputise for the Field Performance Manager, and drive improvements while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on health, safety and environmental audits, risk management, incident response and continuous improvement in a diverse portfolio of treatment works.