Water Treatment Operations Manager – Wakefield

Future Select Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water management firm is seeking a dedicated Water Treatment Commercial/Operations Manager in Yorkshire. The role involves developing business strategies, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with Health and Safety regulations. Candidates should possess a strong background in the water treatment industry along with outstanding leadership and communication skills. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Commission

Company car

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the water treatment / hygiene industry.
• Good formal education with a strong background in technical and management roles.
• Proven track record of managing national sales and bid teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop the business and commercial strategy nationwide.
• Manage site staff and ensure compliance with Health and Safety.
• Support operations and coordinate contract execution with clients.

Skills

Hands‑on water treatment commercial management

Sales experience

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and people‑management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of water treatment legislation

Job description

Our client is a leading a name within the water treatment industry, with an excellent reputation for providing professional water management services to a portfolio of clients across the UK. They are currently looking for a high calibre, tenacious and committed Water Treatment Commercial/Operations Manager based in Yorkshire. The successful applicant will demonstrate their excellent water treatment industry knowledge and have a proven track record of developing / managing national sales and bid teams, as well as, developing and implementing commercial strategies. Applications welcome from Yorkshire and the surrounding areas.

Prerequisites

• Hands‑on water treatment commercial management and sales experience.
• Extensive experience of the water treatment / hygiene industry.
• Good formal education and a strong background in technical, chemical, accounts, operational, business development, sales, contracts and management.
• Excellent communication, client‑facing, presentation, organisational, leadership and people‑management skills.
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Package.
• Well‑versed with the water treatment industry legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Working to develop the business further.
• Developing commercial strategy nationwide.
• Supporting the operational side of the business, suggesting and implementing any changes needed.
• Ensuring contract operations are coordinated with clients and carried out in accordance with company procedures.
• Managing site staff and ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with relevant Health and Safety procedures.
• Producing method statements, risk assessments and associated site paperwork.
• Assisting with tenders and quotations.
• Developing and training the team whilst also managing the office.
• Managing existing and new portfolio of contracts.
• Build and maintain a strong, professional working relationship with new and existing clients.

Attributes

• Smart disposition, strong minded and acumen to run the business effectively and take it to the next level.
• Opportunity to join a highly successful company that offers a competitive salary, commission, company car and other benefits.