Wastewater Recovery & Treatment Lead

South West Water Limited; Totnes; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance + bank hols

Discretionary bonus scheme

Competitive contributory pension

Share-save scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Wellbeing and employee support

Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

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, overseeing performance, development and day-to-day operations across wastewater treatment assets.

You will ensure treated effluent and recycled sludge meet regulatory standards, support wastewater pump stations and networks, maintain a robust maintenance schedule and uphold high levels of environmental protection.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing an operational team.
• Management qualification or equivalent leadership experience.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal, with stakeholder engagement.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel within the area.
• Willingness to participate in standby rotation for the Duty Recovery & Treatment Area Manager role.
• WAMITAB and IOSH desirable or willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Waste Water Service Field Delivery Team to meet targets for compliance, energy, income and pollution prevention.
• Minimise pollution risks and maintain a Pure Environment.
• Own root cause investigations and ensure internal SLA targets are met.
• Take accountability for meeting Health and Safety requirements and drive a positive safety culture.
• Work with Maintenance Managers and Asset Management teams to plan and deliver asset repair and improvement work.
• Manage strategic contracts within Waste Water Services, including JVT, Interworks, Biosolids and Pump Repair.
• Ensure welfare, training and development needs of the field team are continuously met.
• Partner with the Control Centre and SCADA teams to optimise remote operation and manage costs.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Management qualification (WAMITAB / IOSH desirable)

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, overseeing performance, development and day-to-day operations across wastewater treatment assets.

You will ensure treated effluent and recycled sludge meet regulatory standards, support wastewater pump stations and networks, maintain a robust maintenance schedule and uphold high levels of environmental protection.