Wessex Water

Do you have a thorough knowledge and understanding of how Water Recycling Centres (WRC) operate? Are you looking to step into a leadership role where you can use your knowledge and lead a team to success? If so, we have a great opportunity for you as a WRC Area Manager!

You could be based in any of the following areas depending on where you live... Bath, Bristol, Chippenham, Trowbridge, Frome and Tetbury.

What you'll do

Joining a busy department, you will report to the Divisional Water Recycling Manager (North) where you will deliver an excellent service. You will manage a number of WRCs and the operational staff who work within them, ensuring that all key performance indicators and effluent standards are not only met, but exceeded.

You will help drive the business forward as you implement cost-saving changes, operate safely within our budgets and help us achieve our targets. You will provide day-to-day support and guidance to your team. Therefore, you will be a proactive and confident leader as well as having effective communication skills. Your responsibilities will be varied and challenging.

You will work closely with your team in and out of hours and will monitor health and safety, staff performance, outstanding jobs and compliance on a regular basis. You will also stand in for the manager when necessary.

What you'll need

To succeed you will be a conscientious, focused worker. Your communication skills will enable you to resolve complex issues, often under pressure, while your attention to detail will assist with daily operations.

In addition, we are looking for:

• an excellent understanding of our policies and procedures
• a good understanding of Electrical Mechanical and instrumentation (EM&I)
• an IOSH managing safely and confined working space certificate would be an advantage, however training can be provided
• a demonstrable track record in the practical application of process skills.

A valid manual driving licence is vital as you'll be working across a number of sites and offices. A vehicle will be provided.

What you'll receive

• Total pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.

The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.

We also continue to promote diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.

Sound interesting? Apply to start your application