Assistant Manager

Closing Date

Job Title: Assistant Manager

Location: : Eastbourne - Travelling between sites required therefore driving licence essential

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37

Salary: up to 41000 per annum depending on skills and experience

About the role:

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Manager within our Operations Above Ground - Wastewater function. You will be primarily responsible and accountable for the completion of updating Southern Waters internal systems and tracking of works training records hazards and store audits attending compliance meetings with other departments inputting pollution reports to ensure our asset maintenance standards are maintained effectively.

What you will be responsible for:

You will managing the team in the absence of the Field Performance Managers as you will deputise for leave and delegated requirements meeting performance continuity for an operational area and role succession.

Working closely within our internal teams you will be liaising with our technical planning and scheduling team and using your expertise to plan in complex works safely and resolve long-standing and reactive issues planning activities to deliver repairs inspections and maintenance on treatment works and the networks.

As a developing leader you will 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 is essential for this role.

Therefore you 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 by undertaking site audits to ensure compliance with asset maintenance expectations asset/plant standards site cleanliness and performance.

Your responsibilities also includes:

• To keep an overview of performance against ISO14001 and ISO9001 standards within an operational area to ensure compliance
• Assesses and Evaluates Risks to Health Safety Security Wellbeing and Environmental Management conditions within an operational area
• Responsible for the completion of statutory Health Safety and Environmental audits (including SSI EMS)
• Management and ownership to completion of all identified Hazards within an operational area and administration of Hazard Database and responsible for mitigating and progressing to solution HSSW Hazards identified
• Ensuring specific issues identified by the team are reported to the FPM at required priority as per escalation guidelines
• Supporting as required where performance improvement needs within the team are identified.
• Expected to build relationships across Southern Water to ensure that business units work in partnership to deliver the companys strategic goals

What youll bring to the role:

A curious individual with passion to develop into team management you will have a good understanding of electrical and mechanical trades within a regulated environment such as Regulatory and Legal Environmental policy waste management licensing and the Health & Safety at Work act.

It will be highly desirable for you to have a background working within Wastewater treatment however we welcome applicant who has strong operational background with clear track record of delivering to health safety and environmental targets.

About SW

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britains water industry investing significantly to enhance resilience sustainability and service excellence. With 7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30 this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time of significant change working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact influence major strategic decisions and drive long-term value creation

We understand that great talent comes in many forms. If this role excites you and you share our commitment to delivering sustainable solutions for our communities please applyeven if your experience doesnt perfectly match every requirement. Well support your growth and development.

If this role isnt quite what youre looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (- Introduce Yourself)

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds identities and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race ethnicity gender sexual orientation age disability religion or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know.

Additional information:

In line with Southern Waters security requirements successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity eligibility to work in the UK criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all preemployment checks including security vetting.

Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment.

Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting which may involve providing additional documentation.