Pumping Station Operations Manager

We are currently seeking an aspirational operations manager who will continue to look after this legacy and its stakeholders, whilst raising the bar at the same time.
As an Operations Site Manager, you will be accountable for the operational management of Abbey Mills strategic pumping station, including health and safety, people, assets and finance.

Constructed in the 1860s, the Abbey Mills Pumping Station stands as a fantastic legacy of its designer, Sir Joseph Bazalgette. This architectural marvel is a beacon of Victorian and industrial design, while also serving as a critical component of London's sewerage infrastructure. Housing six pumping stations with a total of 34 pumps, the Abbey Mills facility pumps sewage into the Northern Outfall Sewer, which then conveys the waste onwards towards Beckton. Additionally, the station provides a crucial connection point into the Thames Tideway Tunnel.

What you’ll be doing as a Site Manager
As Site Manager you’ll be responsible to drive operational excellence whilst managing multiple stakeholders, as well ensuring our environmental, legal and regulatory obligations are met. You will lead a team of technicians and activities on site to ensure the pumping stations operate safely, plant is maintained, and we promote and sustain an excellent health and safety culture.

• Ensuring statutory planned and reactive maintenance is carried out as well as effective performance management of the team, contractors and other stakeholders
• Financial management through owning and managing the budgetary and financial activities of the team and driving efficiencies into the overall operational budget. Securing funding where required for capital expenditure
• Performance management by ensuring the team achieve optimal performance in terms of work management. You will also be responsible for developing the team and introducing new skills and health and safety awareness
• Effectively lead the health and safety culture of the team
• Successfully managing the interaction between Abbey Mills and the Thames Tideway Tunnel

This role reflects the importance and function that Abbey Mills strategic pumping station occupies within waste networks.

• This role is based at Abbey Mills Pumping Station, Stratford, E15 2RN
• 36 hours per week, Monday – Friday 07:30 - 15:36
• Have a full valid driving license as you will have to travel across the Thames Water catchment area
• Offering a salary up to £50,000 per annum depending on skills and experience

What you should bring to the role
This role reflects the importance and function that Abbey Mills strategic pumping station occupies within waste networks.

• A zero-compromise approach to Health and Safety. Good working knowledge of health and safety legislation is essential
• Effective stakeholder management. Highly logical - able to decide on solutions efficiently
• Collaborative – able to work closely with multiple stakeholders and be able to manage a large workload of numerous jobs in parallel
• Technically experienced with a good understanding of pumping stations
• Financial management and commercial awareness to drive efficiencies
• Previous experience in leading a high-performing operational team and have excellent people and performance management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong IT literacy skills
• Knowledge and experience working within the Wastewater industry is desirable
• Have a full valid driving license as you will have to travel across the Thames Water catchment area

What’s in it for you?
The opportunity to lead an engaged team, providing an essential service to London and to develop yourself.  The role allows for development and learning across many core management functions including leadership, management, finance, project management, maintenance, environment, and H&S.  You will be supported in your role, provided training and we have a proven history of developing our staff for future opportunities.

• Offering a competitive salary up to £50,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance

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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.

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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.
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 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. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

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.