Water Distribution Lead | Field Ops & Safety

South East Water Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 10%

Holiday allowance

Cycle to work

Health plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

South East Water Limited is seeking a Distribution Manager to lead a team of technicians and oversee a section of our clean water network, ensuring a reliable supply for customers. You will manage performance, handle complex queries, and participate in an out-of-hours rota while maintaining health and safety standards.

You will review operational processes, drive efficiency, manage contractor work, and support capital/planned maintenance where needed.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills with a track record of developing teams.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and contractor management.
• Experience in managing water distribution operations and performance.
• Ability to drive efficiency through process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and engage the team to maximise efficiency and reliability of service.
• Imbed a strong health and safety culture and ensure contractors deliver safe, quality works.
• Maintain a reliable water supply, meet regulatory targets, participate in out-of-hours rota.
• Review operational processes and drive change to improve customer journeys and resilience.
• Provide technical support to technicians for complex enquiries.
• Manage the operational budget, forecast spend and identify financial risks and opportunities.

Skills

Team leadership

Health & safety

Budget management

Operations delivery

Process improvement

Technical support

Education

Secondary education

Job description

South East Water Limited is seeking a Distribution Manager to lead a team of technicians and oversee a section of our clean water network, ensuring a reliable supply for customers. You will manage performance, handle complex queries, and participate in an out-of-hours rota while maintaining health and safety standards.

You will review operational processes, drive efficiency, manage contractor work, and support capital/planned maintenance where needed.