Wastewater Operations Team Lead — Drive Asset Performance

Uisce Éireann; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Uisce Éireann is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Operations Team Lead to direct a team of operators, ensuring compliant operation of treatment assets and adherence to environmental legislation. The role requires practical leadership, budget awareness, and proactive incident response.

Reporting to the Wastewater Treatment Operations Manager, you will manage day-to-day operations, contribute to planning, and develop staff through coaching and training while maintaining safety standards and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years direct relevant experience in water/wastewater treatment.
• FETAC level 5 / QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate or equivalent.
• Full, clean Irish category B driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the performance of a team of Wastewater treatment operators and provide direction to ensure compliant operation.
• Respond to SCADA/telemetry alarms per standards and procedures to deliver consistent customer service.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of assets and manage budgetary resources for the team.
• Develop and implement task schedules and SOPs to maximise output quality and efficiency.
• Input updates into outage management systems and respond to out-of-hours standby requirements.

Skills

Team Leadership

Digital literacy

Data analysis

Planning & organising

Communication skills

Education

FETAC level 5 / QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate

Job description

Uisce Éireann is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Operations Team Lead to direct a team of operators, ensuring compliant operation of treatment assets and adherence to environmental legislation. The role requires practical leadership, budget awareness, and proactive incident response.

Reporting to the Wastewater Treatment Operations Manager, you will manage day-to-day operations, contribute to planning, and develop staff through coaching and training while maintaining safety standards and