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We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to take on the important role of Performance Manger in our Waste Business
As the successful candidate your role will be the monitoring of the operational processes against set performance and expenditure targets, as well as quality standards and statutory requirements.
You will work closely with technicians in the team to drive a culture of performance, continuous improvement, and engagement into which behavioural safety is embedded.
What you’ll be doing as the Performance Manager
Working hours: Monday-Friday 36 hours per week
What you should bring to the role
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.
Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?
Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.
We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.
Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Find out more about working at Thames Water.
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 disappoint.
As the successful candidate your role will be the monitoring of the operational processes against set performance and expenditure targets, as well as quality standards and statutory requirements.
You will work closely with technicians in the team to drive a culture of performance, continuous improvement, and engagement into which behavioural safety is embedded.
What you’ll be doing as the Performance Manager
- To manage the team to achieve agreed objectives and provide strong leadership aligned with Thames Waters’ values.
- Working alongside the Performance Manager for the area you will be responsible for the smooth operation of Esher STW, Leatherhead STW and Weybridge STW plus including satellite sewage treatment works ensuring compliance is managed.
- To ensure that a culture of behavioural safety is embedded and that the health, safety and wellbeing of employees and other affected persons are top priority.
- To be responsible for the financial performance of the area, understanding how the area is performing relative to budget and ensuring that costs are controlled, and efficiencies are identified and implemented.
Working hours: Monday-Friday 36 hours per week
What you should bring to the role
- Previous experience managing operational staff with a proven track record of engaging and developing their team; ideally with field-based members within a utility industry.
- Able to demonstrate a strong focus on continuous improvement.
- You will be used to taking the lead and achieving results ideally within a similar industry.
- Possess significant process management experience and knowledge with strong skills in operations, Health and Safety and finance
- Strong understanding regards health and safety legislation.
- You will need to be competent in using IT equipment/systems and be able to interpret complex Excel spreadsheets.
- Financial management skills and commercial awareness to be able to demonstrate identifying and achieving financial efficiencies.
- Due to the nature of this role, a full valid driving licence is needed.
- Competitive salary up £48,000 depending on skills and experience.
- 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (Plus bank holidays).
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.
Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?
Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.
We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.
Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Find out more about working at Thames Water.
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 disappoint.
