Wastewater Operations Manager

Salary: Competitive per annum plus bonus, Car allowance and Veolia benefits

Location: Aldermaston or Tidworth - covering South and South East

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. 

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

• Access to our company pension scheme

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community 

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What will you be doing?

The Waste Water Operations Manager will  be responsible for the delivery of safety, quality, environmental compliance and financial aspects of all works. There will also be responsibility for the day to day running of wastewater operations (WWT, SPS and Network) with continual focus on improvements for customer focus, operational productivity and the environment. 

• Lead by example and support the team managers to show, promote and acknowledge positive behaviours and develop a proactive safety culture

• Ensure that sufficient resources are in place to provide training for the teams on site to operate safely and efficiently including with L&D on team development using Smart Objectives

• Communicate business priorities, performance and other matters of business to staff and contractors

• Work collaboratively to ensure key requirements are communicated, understood and implemented, ensuring projects are correctly scoped, planned, funded and executed to deliver project and process KPIs

• Support with the preparation and development of individuals within your teams through training plans and succession planning

• Interact with internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis

• Drive the recording and processes of accidents, incidents, significant close calls and audit/inspection non-conformities on Eco online (AVA)

• Being a positive safety influence

• Responsible for the delivery of contract compliance and project delivery within your remit

• Maintain and improve operational excellence - best practice, safety standards and support consistency between contracts

• Participate in an on call out of hours duty manager rota system

What are we looking for?

• Current, or able to obtain minimum SC and DV security clearance

• Excellent communicator

• Detailed and thorough knowledge of wastewater standards.

• Able to demonstrate safety leadership

• Managerial experience, planning, organising and controlling work activities

• Computer skills, ability to undertake several tasks at the same time and process troubleshooting skills.

• Financial Management

• Relationship Management

• Time Management

• The ability to lead By Example

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.