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Closing Date
2025-10-22
Job Title: Assistant Manager
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £40k
Hours: 38
Location: Weatherlees, Kent
Progression: PROGRESSION
With a starting salary of up to £40,000, this could be a great step for someone to take on the road to progressing their career within the water industry.
Predominantly field-based with some administrative tasks, your working pattern would be as follows:
* Monday – Wednesday 7:30-16:00
* Thursday – Friday 7:30-15:00
As part of your progression and development, you will be included in the Incident Management structure by being added to either the Pollution and Internal Flooding rota or the Field Event Coordinator rota – which will be determined by your Field Performance Manager.
The Assistant Manager will be responsible for the effective running of the team in the absence of the FPM, deputising for leave and delegated requirements, and ensuring performance continuity for an operational area and role succession.
To be responsible and accountable for the completion of HSSW and EMS, FRA and EMS inspections and their resultant actions on SW Water sites according to SW guidelines, to ensure safe and compliant operation and maintenance of all assets within a specific geographical area.
To work with the team to support high standards of employee engagement and consultation with internal stakeholders. Proactively monitoring and escalating on performance shortfalls and implementing strategic improvement initiatives through advice and coaching.
The Assistant Manager will undertake site audits to ensure compliance with Operator round expectations, area standard, site cleanliness and performance. The role requires a strong technical and operational background, a focus on Health and Safety risk and Environmental impact, and a collaborative approach with a clear drive for continuous improvement.
There is more to the role; for example: dealing with hazards, contractors, customers and other stakeholders as you progress.
Benefits
* A company van (for business use only) which you can take home, and a fuel card (role dependent)
* All necessary PPE, tools, uniform and training to excel in your career at Southern Water
* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
* Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers
* Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution)
* An employee assistance program
* A network of sports and social clubs
* Company and performance-related bonus
* Life assurance equal to 4x salary
* Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
* Health Cash Plan
* Two paid volunteering days a year
* Occupational health service
* Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
* Digital GP service
* Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
* Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options
* Cycle to work scheme
Privacy Statement:
Please note: If you are an existing Southern Water employee, you will need to confirm within your application that your manager is aware of your application.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Utilities
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