Area Pumping Manager

We are looking for an Area Pumping Manager to join Thames Water permanently.
You will lead a multi-disciplined team including a Field Performance Manager, Technical Coordinator and several multi-skilled technicians carrying out Operational and Maintenance activities at Sewage Pumping Stations in the Home Counties South region.

You will be accountable and responsible for the safety, leadership and management of resources as well as the operation and maintenance of sewage Pumping Stations to achieve set performance and expenditure targets, quality standards, statutory requirements and customer service.

You will join a team that is recognised as having Operational expertise across a wide geographical area, providing critical services to the waste network at Thames Water.

• Monday - Friday 07:30 am - 3:30 pm
• Location – Esher STW.

What you will be doing as an Area Pumping Manager?

• Guide and develop a multi-disciplined team delivering Planned and Defective Maintenance for approximately 270 Sewage Pumping Stations.
• Lead, manage and develop a team of up to 17 people.
• Deliver operational performance through performance management of Thames Water staff and contractors.
• Champion change through a passion for continuous improvement, promoting best practice ways of working and sharing local knowledge.
• Meet and exceed tight financial targets whilst maintaining quality.
• Deliver increasing levels of customer service and experience.
• Drive a culture of safety, performance management and exceptional customer service.
• Drive continuous improvement at all levels, improving service, reducing cost and improving asset performance and reliability.
• Minimise environmental impact, reducing the risk of pollution incidents and developing contingency plans to enable effective response to operational issues and plant failures.
• Drive our Health and Safety Policies and promote zero incidents, zero harm, and zero compromise.

What skills are we looking for?

• To be considered for this role you will be of at least HNC/D calibre in a process or ideally a technically related field, along with supervisory qualifications/experience.
• Excellent leadership experience, capability and vision.
• Current H&S management competence.
• Ability to deliver against stretching operational targets.
• IT literacy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good business/stakeholder awareness, together with an innovative and creative approach to problem-solving and strong teamwork and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A full current driving license is essential.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary up to £58,000 per annum depending on skills and experience + a car allowance on top.
• 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (Plus bank holidays)
• GymPass is a free fitness plan and access to several well-being apps for you and up to three family members as well as discounted plans nationwide!
• Cycle to work scheme, always on and up to £3k, save money, get fit and help protect the environment.
• WeCare, a variety of health and well-being services for you and your family including up to 10 specialist counselling sessions, 24/7 access to a virtual GP,get-fitt programmes and access to a nutritionist.
• Benefits on Tap, access to discounts, cashback and instant vouchers.
• 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!
• Ongoing performance development reviews to help you be your best and identify growth opportunities.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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.