Production and Maintenance Manager (Water Industry)

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum

Hours 37.5

Location: Bridgenorth, Shropshire

About us

At South Staffs Water we deliver clean and reliable water supplies to around 1.5 million customers within the South Staffs and Cambridge regions. As a water only Company, providing clean, healthy water 24 hours a day, 365 days a year is at the very heart of what we do and that s where you come in.

The Role:

To provide effective leadership of the southern production team to ensure Health & Safety requirements are delivered, water treatment regulations are complied with, KPI objectives are delivered, and team and asset performance is maximised.
Develop and implement production operation and reactive maintenance strategy and where appropriate, adopt changes in processes and procedures to enhance safety, reliability, compliance, and team productivity.
Responsible for implementation and embedded use of the Competent Operator Scheme (COS).
Develop, implement, and monitor sustainable/continuous improvements to operational efficiency.
Formulate and manage Opex and Capex budgets with a continued efficiency drive.
Develop, implement, and maintain adequate procedures, systems, practices, and risk assessments.
Implement risk-based approaches to maintenance practice considering cost, performance, and risk factors.
Promote improvements and support initiatives to reduce exposure to critical risk/hazards through maintenance activities on the southern area assets.
Measure of success defined by proactive investigations and a reduction in hi potential incidents.
Deliver 100% compliance of the Competent Operator Scheme, supplying evidence and auditing processes as required.
Maximise and coordinate production asset performance & reliability as measured by the Unplanned interruption outcome delivery incentive (ODI).
Deliver maintenance, compliance, and team activities within annual operating expenditure budgets.
Continuous employee engagement, staff retention and team development.
Work in conjunction with onsite WQ chemist to maximise quality and optimise efficiency throughout all treatment processes.
Communicate with key internal and external stakeholders including Supply chain partners, Environment Agency (EA), Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI
Undertake regular management safety tours.
Ensure Production staff are fully trained and competent and plan and conduct regular 1-2-1 and appraisal meetings.
Manage absence, capability, discipline, and grievance matters.
Promote team development and succession planning.

What you ll need

Essential to understand and manage Drinking Water Inspectorate and Environmental Agency regulations and standards.
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Knowledge of water treatment and chemical dosing processes is desired.
Experience of leading operational teams to deliver high performance.
Experience of managing operational budgets is essential.
Evidence of the ability to develop and implement plans.

What You ll Get In Return

A competitive salary up to £60,000 per annum.
Company pension with employer contributions.
28 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays)
Store discount for personal shopping needs.
24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital, and health matters.
Eyecare vouchers via Specsavers
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

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