We are looking for a STW Team Manager to join Thames Water permanently.
You will be working in the Home Counties Area, where you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day running of the site, along with managing a multi‑skilled team of technicians.
You will be based at Bracknell STW, but will require travel to other sites under your remit to meet day‑to‑day operational requirements. Travel to sites outside of your area of responsibility will be required for support, training, meetings, etc.
You will work 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday, along with participating in an out‑of‑hours rota for escalations and advice, for which you will receive additional payments.
What will you be doing as an STW Team Manager
* You will effectively lead the Health & Safety culture of the team, as well as drive and create an environment where good practices are a way of everyday life and total compliance is adhered to.
* Manage the day‑to‑day operations and team to ensure compliance with permits and minimise the impact on the environment through work management and escalation of risks.
* With the impact of our operations on the environment being at the forefront of everything we do, you will be tasked to drive improvements in the operations of your sites and the assets within them, looking at ways to change what we do for the better of all parties, mainly our customers and, of course, the environment.
* Drive the team to achieve optimal performance in terms of work management, while being responsible for developing the team and introducing new skills and Health & Safety Awareness.
* Manage the budgetary and financial activities of the team and drive efficiencies into the overall operational budget.
* Customer & Stakeholder Management – ensuring exceptional service to our customers with early personal interventions as required.
Essential criteria you’ll need
* Previous experience managing operational staff with a proven track record of engaging and developing their team, ideally with field‑based members within the utility industry.
* Able to demonstrate a strong focus on continuous improvement.
* Used to taking the lead and achieving results, ideally within a similar industry.
* Possesses significant process‑management experience and knowledge with strong skills in operations, Health & Safety, and Finance.
* Strong understanding of health and safety legislation.
* Competent in using IT equipment/systems and able to interpret complex Excel spreadsheets.
* Financial management skills and commercial awareness to identify and achieve financial efficiencies.
* Full, valid driving licence is required.
* Hold NEBOSH and Management of Waste Treatment qualifications or complete them whilst in the role.
What’s in it for you
* Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
* Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
* Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
* Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
* Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
* Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment).
We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know.
Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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