Did you know the length of Severn Trent’s waste network would wrap around the world twice? Well, now you do.
It’s a big network, and a big responsibility. Every day 8 million people from Scunthorpe to Stroud rely on us to bring them clean water at the turn of a tap and take away their waste in one flush.
From planning, to digging, to inspecting we welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.
If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Our objective as Waste Team Manager (based out of our Sutton Coldfield site, Minworth) is to ensure customers safely receive a frontier Sewerage service for the area you are accountable for. You will manage resources (people, assets, IT and finance) to meet regulatory and Company targets to ensure Customer Network Operations delivers the highest standards for the lowest costs through great people.
Lead and inspire an engaged team of field operatives (Network Technicians), Catchment Leads and Reactive Leads. You will:
1. Ensure that all work on the sewerage network (pipework) in your area of control is carried out in a manner whereby:
2. Lead performance improvement and sustainability through Commcell, Wastewater Infra Community of Practice (WICOP) and Safer, Better, Faster techniques and tools.
3. Be responsible for managing a budget including operational and, IRE and capital expenditure.
4. Work closely with the Planning & Scheduling teams, Network Control and internal and external customers to operate and maintain our asset base proactively.
5. Participate in a standby rota to ensure 24/7 cover.
6. Travel across the region as required.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
You’ll need a proven track record in managing, leading and inspiring teams in a pressured operational customer-focused environment as well as experience in dealing with complex employee relation and performance issues.
A proven ability to manage and lead teams through times of change with good interpersonal and communication skills. You should have the ability to work to targets, work under pressure, and in emergency situations is essential.
We’d also like to see:
1. Budget experience including planning and control.
2. Operational and technical understanding of maintenance, repair and cleansing of the sewerage network.
3. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and procedures.
4. Good IT skills & leakage application / technology knowledge.
5. Knowledge of work management and reporting systems.
6. Good problem-solving and root cause analysis ability.
7. Good organisational skills and proficiency in Safer Better Faster tools.
8. Extremely good customer-facing skills and awareness of GSS / CMex / Complaint management processes.
9. Fully aware of H&S, HR, NRSWA, Environmental and QA policies and standards.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.
With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite perks that you’ll get being part of the Severn Trent family:
1. Salary of up to £54,731.29
2. 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
3. Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
4. Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
5. Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
6. Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
7. Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
8. Family friendly policies
9. Two volunteering days per year
WHAT’S NEXT
We can’t wait to hear from you.
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