Wastewater Pump Manager

Example Recruitment Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric company car

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Life assurance

Travel expenses covered

Accommodation expenses

Meal expenses

Laptop and mobile

Employee assistance

Occupational health

Eye care

Discounts platform

Team events

Job summary

Example Recruitment Group is seeking a Wastewater Pump Manager in Stoke-on-Trent. The role requires a strong electrical background, pump industry experience and proven leadership to support operations, compliance and team development.

You will oversee pump-related maintenance, support field engineers, conduct electrical testing and inspections, and drive safety and workmanship standards across multiple sites. A proactive leader with customer focus is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent is essential.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations required.
• 4+ years post-qualification experience in electrical/mechanical pump environments.
• Experience carrying out electrical testing and inspections.
• Supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pump maintenance and operational activities across sites.
• Provide technical support and mentor engineers and apprentices.
• Act as Electrical Supervisor/Appointed Person (NICEIC/NAPIT).
• Plan, schedule and deliver installation and maintenance projects.
• Ensure health, safety and compliance in all activities.
• Review quotations and assist with pricing work.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Team leadership

Workload management

Quotations & pricing

Travel willingness

Driving licence

Electrical testing/inspections

Supervisory experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation (or equivalent)

Job description

Wastewater Pump Manager

Stoke-on-Trent Permanent Up to £50,000 DOE + Electric Company Car + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Electrical or Mechanical Pump Engineer looking to take the next step into a leadership role?

We are seeking a technically strong and motivated Wastewater Pump Manager to join a growing and well-established business operating across the wastewater, commercial, facilities management and infrastructure sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong electrical background, pump industry experience and proven leadership skills to play a key role in supporting operational delivery, compliance and team development.

The Role

As Wastewater Pump Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing pump-related operations, supporting field engineers, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and maintaining the highest standards of safety and workmanship.

This is a hands-on management position requiring both technical expertise and strong people-management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical and electrical pump maintenance and operational activities
• Act as the company's Electrical Supervisor/Appointed Person (NICEIC/NAPIT)
• Support and manage engineers across multiple sites
• Carry out and review electrical testing and inspection works
• Conduct site audits and ensure compliance with health & safety regulations
• Diagnose complex electrical and mechanical faults
• Assist with planning, scheduling and delivery of installation and maintenance projects
• Provide technical support, training and mentoring to engineers and apprentices
• Maintain high levels of customer service and operational performance
• Support the preparation of quotations and technical proposals

Requirements

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience
• Experience carrying out electrical testing and inspections
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
• Previous supervisory or management experience
• Ability to manage workloads and lead teams effectively
• Experience producing quotations and pricing work
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willingness to travel as required

Desirable

• Wastewater industry experience
• Pump industry experience
• NICEIC or NAPIT supervisory experience
• Experience conducting site audits and compliance checks
• Experience mentoring, coaching or training engineers
• Strong organisational and communication skills

About You

• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• A professional and customer-focused approach
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic

Package

• Salary up to £50,000 DOE
• Electric Company Car
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Paid Travel, Accommodation and Meal Expenses
• Laptop and Mobile Phone
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health Support
• Eye Care Scheme
• Additional Paid Leave Benefits
• Employee Discounts Platform
• Company Events and Team Activities

If you are an experienced pump professional with strong electrical knowledge and are looking for a long-term career opportunity with progression and leadership responsibility, we would like to hear from you.