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Field Performance Manager
Apply locations SANDOWN Fairlee Newport time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: August 25, 2025 (7 days left to apply) job requisition id JR6270
Closing Date
2025-09-30
Job title: Field Performance Manager - Asset Maintenance
Location:Hybrid Working Pattern (due to the site visit requirement, a driving licence is essential)
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 Hours a week
Salary:Up to £52,000 depending on skills and experience.This role comes with a comprehensive benefits package including Simply health plan, eligibility for a company bonus and much more!)
There is the opportunity to earn more through standby arrangements.
Asset Maintenance Field Performance Manager (Wastewater) - Hampshire & Isle of Wight.
Lead the future of wastewater asset management!
This role offers the opportunity to lead the safe and compliant operation and maintenance of wastewater assets across Hampshire and Isle of Wight operational sites. The Asset Maintenance Field Performance Manager will lead a team, drive innovation, and contribute to a crucial sector.
About the role:
The Asset Maintenance Field Performance Manager is responsible for a critical geographical area within the Wastewater function, including 197 pumping stations and 38 treatment works across locations such as Newport, Ryde, and Cowes. The role involves leading a team of 9 skilled technicians, including 5 apprentices, promoting excellence, safety, and continuous improvement. The focus is on compliance, efficiency, productivity, and high standards in all operational deliverables.
Key responsibilities:
* Build & Lead a high-performing team to meet compliance, service levels, and targets.
* Integrate asset processes into wastewater operations, ensuring consistency, improving data, and shaping future business plans.
* Monitor operational performance and implement actions to resolve issues and optimize asset functionality.
* Build relationships with stakeholders, manage work affecting sites, and oversee safety and asset performance.
* Maintain an understanding of ISO14001 requirements and ensure adherence to Southern Water’s Environmental Management System.
* Coach and develop the team with a focus on succession planning and growth.
* Engage with regulatory bodies, represent the company, and manage events and incidents.
About you:
A foundational understanding of mechanical and electrical principles is essential, while knowledge of wastewater processes is advantageous. A strong understanding of health and safety regulations and commitment to a safe working environment is necessary. The role requires an inspiring leadership style to guide the team to achieve peak performance. The ideal candidate is methodical, self-motivated, and able to manage a remote team. Success in this position requires the ability to thrive under pressure and prioritize demands.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to make a difference to customers and the environment. The environment is dynamic and offers opportunities for growth and development. The candidate will be supported by a talent and development team. Due to the nature of this role, the candidate will be responsible for managing events and incidents, including out-of-hours responses, on a rota basis.
Interested? Simply apply through the careers site!
Interested in the role?
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration.
Every Body Welcome
We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are dedicated to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to showcase their skills and experience.
We succeed together
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support – because when problems appear, fixing them is our top priority. That’s why our people join together and support when and however needed to make sure our customers get the service they deserve. Joining the Southern Water family means you’ll become part of our incident support team. During your interview, your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position.
* Company and performance-related bonus
* Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution
* Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary
* Health benefits through a Cash Plan
* Two paid community volunteering days a year
* 25 days annual holiday
* Occupational health service
* Perkbox benefits offering discounts and savings on several products and experiences
* Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
* We offer competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
Need flexibility in your work?
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? #LI-Hybrid
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