Water Treatment Operations Manager – Guildford

Future Select Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A water treatment and hygiene company is seeking a Water Treatment Operations Manager for the Surrey area. The ideal candidate will have strong operational management skills and experience in the water treatment industry. Responsibilities include day-to-day operational management, managing services, and generating new business leads. Candidates from the Guildford area are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong operational, commercial, management background required.
• Experience in a managerial role within the water treatment industry.
• Good knowledge of water treatment and legislation necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational works.
• Responsible for managing water treatment services.
• Generate new business leads.

Skills

Operational management

Commercial management

Sales background

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

City & Guilds or equivalent plumbing qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is an established water treatment and hygiene company based in the South East. They provide professional services to long‑standing clients nationwide and are seeking a Water Treatment Operations Manager for the Surrey area.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong operational, commercial, management, accounts, and sales background.
• Experience in a managerial/director role within the water treatment / water hygiene industry.
• Good working knowledge of steam boilers, cooling towers and closed systems.
• Ability to improve profits and margins.
• Excellent knowledge of the water treatment / legionella industry and legislation.
• Must possess City & Guilds or equivalent plumbing qualifications.
• Good people, communication, management, and customer service skills.
• Competent in using the Microsoft Office package.

Key Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day operational management of all site remedial works, mainly office based.
• Managing the company’s water treatment / water hygiene services.
• Promoting and growing the business.
• Responsible for financial forecasting and profit & loss management.
• Managing and planning staff workload.
• Deliver presentations to new and potential clients.
• Managing new and existing accounts.
• Ensuring a continued high‑quality service to customers.
• Generating new business leads and opportunities.
• Meeting targets and goals.
• Representing the company in a professional manner at all times.
• Preparing quotes and tenders.
• Building and maintaining good relationships with clients from all levels.
• Recruitment, training and appraisal of staff.

This role is based around the Surrey area and will be of interest to candidates from Guildford, Southampton, Portsmouth and surrounding areas.