Wastewater Recovery & Treatment Area Manager

South West Water Limited; Totnes; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Bonus scheme

Pension

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Health and wellbeing benefits

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Financial support services

Job summary

South West Water Limited in Totnes is looking for a Recovery and Treatment Area Manager to lead the Waste Water Service Field Delivery Team, manage performance and day-to-day operations across wastewater assets, ensuring treated effluent and recycled sludge meet regulatory standards.

You will collaborate across the business to keep sites running smoothly, maintain a robust planned maintenance schedule, respond to operational needs and uphold high environmental protection standards, while

Qualifications

• Operational leadership experience leading teams in field delivery
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience with safety, regulatory compliance and environment protection

Responsibilities

• Lead Waste Water Service Field Delivery Team and manage performance across wastewater assets
• Ensure treated effluent and recycled sludge meet regulatory standards
• Support wastewater pump stations and networks operate effectively
• Collaborate across the business to keep sites running smoothly and maintain planned maintenance
• Respond to operational needs and uphold environmental protection standards
• Plan and deliver asset repair and improvement work with Maintenance/Asset teams
• Manage strategic contracts within Waste Water Services (e.g., JVT, Interworks, Biosolids, Pump Repair)
• Oversee welfare, training and development of the field team; coordinate with Control Centre/SCADA

Skills

Operational leadership

Management experience

WAMITAB

IOSH

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Job description

South West Water Limited in Totnes is looking for a Recovery and Treatment Area Manager to lead the Waste Water Service Field Delivery Team, manage performance and day-to-day operations across wastewater assets, ensuring treated effluent and recycled sludge meet regulatory standards.

You will collaborate across the business to keep sites running smoothly, maintain a robust planned maintenance schedule, respond to operational needs and uphold high environmental protection standards, while