Closing Date
2025-09-10Job Title: Assistant Manager
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 38
Salary: Up to £40k (depending on skills and experience)
Location: Cranbrook / New Romney
Progression, 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 a field-based with some administrative tasks, your working pattern would be as follows:
A field-based role with administrative tasks, your working pattern would be as follows:
1. Monday – Wednesday 7:30-16:00
2. Thursday – Friday 7:30-15:00
Stand by rota 1 in 10 day about, but subject to change depending on business needs / requirements
As a part of your progression and development, you may 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 as they will deputise for leave and delegated requirements, meeting performance continuity for an operational area and role succession.
To be responsible and accountable for the completion of HSSW and EMS, FRA and site safety 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, as such the Assistant Manager will demonstrate a strong technical and operational background, a focus on Health and Safety risk and Environmental impact, together with a collaborative approach and clear drive for continuous improvement.
Of course, there is more to the role that you will be involved in e.g. dealing with Hazards, contractors, customers and other stakeholders.
As well as a great salary package, we also offer the below benefits!
3. A company van (for business use only) which you can take home, and a fuel card (role dependent)
4. All necessary PPE, tools, uniform and training to excel in your career at Southern Water
5. 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
6. Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers
7. Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution)
8. An employee assistance program
9. A network of sports and social clubs
10. Company and performance-related bonus
11. Life assurance equal to 4x salary
12. Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
13. Health Cash Plan
14. Two paid volunteering days a year
15. Occupational health service
16. Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
17. Digital GP service
18. Study support may be available for job-related qualifications.
19. Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options
20. Cycle to work scheme.
Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?
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Kind regards,