Water Treatment Operations Manager - Graduate

ZipRecruiter; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is offering a Graduate Opportunity for a Water Treatment Operations Manager in Norwich. This two-year program includes rotational placements to develop technical knowledge, leadership skills, and strategic thinking. Graduates will support operational plans, enhance customer service, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidates are curious, communicative, and passionate about sustainability. This role offers a competitive salary of £32,000, combined with various benefits, including a health and wellbeing package.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing package

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Double Matched Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Excellent Family Leave package

Qualifications

• Eager to learn, ask questions, and challenge the status quo.
• Engage with a wide range of people and understand different perspectives.
• Thrive in a supportive, interdependent environment.
• Can see the bigger picture and make informed decisions.
• Adaptable and resilient in new challenges.
• Motivated to make a real difference to the environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of operational plans across your area.
• Collaborate to improve performance and customer service.
• Manage operational incidents while ensuring safety standards.
• Analyze data to improve asset performance.
• Contribute to capital project planning and delivery.
• Coach team members for success in operations.

Skills

Curiosity

Communication

Team collaboration

Strategic thinking

Adaptability

Passion for sustainability

Education

Graduate level education

Job description

Job DescriptionGraduate Opportunity: Water Treatment Operations Manager Graduate

Water Production (Drinking Water) - Operations

Salary: £32,000

Location: Based within the Anglian Water region covering the Norwich area. Please note your placements may vary across the region and departments so flexibility is essential.

Start date: September 2026

When applying, please submit your CV along with a supporting document answering the questions at the end of this advert as we would love to hear how your values align with ours. Applications without a supporting document will not be considered.

Are you a graduate looking to make a meaningful impact on the environment and your community? Join Anglian Water as a Water Treatment Operations Manager. Our two-year graduate programme is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in a vital and fast-paced industry.

No two days are the same. Through rotational placements, you'll gain exposure to a wide range of challenges and experiences. This dynamic environment will help you develop your technical knowledge, leadership skills, and strategic thinking. You'll be at the heart of our mission to protect the environment and deliver exceptional service to our customers. You'll gain hands-on experience and insight into the complexities of water management and build a strong foundation for a long-term career in the water industry.

Anglian Water abstracts, treats, and produces over 1.2 billion litres of world-class drinking water every day, serving millions of customers across the East of England. This essential service is delivered by our Water Production team, which plays a crucial role in ensuring clean, sustainable water reaches our communities. As a Water Treatment Operations Manager, you'll be at the heart of this mission, helping to manage and optimise the performance of our water treatment assets and teams. You'll play a key role in:

• Supporting the delivery of operational plans across your area.
• Collaborating with teams and partners to improve performance and customer service.
• Helping manage operational incidents while ensuring health, safety, and environmental standards are upheld.
• Analysing data to improve asset performance, reduce risks, and support decision-making.
• Contributing to the planning and delivery of capital projects within Water Production.
• Coaching and supporting team members to grow and succeed in a fast-paced operational environment.

We're looking for graduates who are:

• Curious and courageous - eager to learn, ask questions, and challenge the status quo

• Active listeners and great communicators - able to engage with a wide range of people and understand different perspectives

• Team-driven collaborators - who thrive in a supportive, interdependent environment and understand the value of working across teams to achieve shared goals

• Strategic thinkers - who can see the bigger picture and make smart, informed decisions

• Open to change and dynamic environments - adaptable and resilient when faced with new challenges or shifting priorities

• Passionate about sustainability - and motivated to make a real difference to the environment and their community

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are excited and looking to make a difference in the water industry.

What You'll Gain

• A structured 2-Year graduate development programme with rotational placements

• Knowledge and awareness of Water Production - understanding how water is sourced, treated, and delivered to communities, and the challenges involved in maintaining sustainable services

• Hands-on experience in operations, leadership, and project delivery

• Mentoring and support from experienced professionals

• Opportunities to gain professional qualifications

• A career with purpose in a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation

Benefits:

• A health and wellbeing package designed to support your mental and physical health

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

• Double Matched Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (up to 18% total)

• Private Healthcare

• An excellent Family Leave package - to help you support your family including fantastic maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave policies.

Ready to Make a Splash?

Please apply below, remembering to submit your CV along with a supporting document that responds to the questions below, where applicable please give examples.

• What motivates you to join Anglian Water's Drinking Water team as a graduate, and how do you see yourself growing into a leadership role that reflects our values of building trust, doing the right thing, and always exploring?
• Describe a time when you took the lead on a project, task, or initiative.
• Tell us about a time when you helped build trust within a team or group.
• Leaders at Anglian Water are always exploring and seeking better ways to do things. Can you share an example of when you introduced a new idea, challenged the status quo, or adapted to change?
• Customer service is a key part of leadership at Anglian Water. What does great customer service mean to you, and how have you demonstrated it in a way that reflects our values - especially building trust and doing the right thing?
• Tell us about a time when you made a choice that helped improve health, safety, or wellbeing - this could be for yourself or others. How did your actions reflect our core values.

Closing Date: Sunday 14th September 2025

Assessment Centre Date (in Person): Friday 10th October 2025 at our Heigham site in Norwich