Hello, we’re Severn Trent and we think water is wonderful. Oh, we’re pretty keen on people too.

24 hours a day, 365 days a year we serve 4.8 million households and business across the heart of the UK. Each cuppa drank and every toilet flushed is only possible because of the 6,500 brilliant team members working across our patch.

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.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Severn Trent is recruiting for an experienced Team Manager within our Waste Water Recycling department based in the Staffordshire Moorlands area. The area has 16 Sewage treatment works ranging from small descriptive through to large Activated sludge treatment sites. The area has circa 125 pumping stations spanning across the region. The team comprised 20 Staff with a mixture of Operators, Maintainers & one senior Tech. The area covers a mixture of urban and rural area’s giving a good mix of all types of assets and skills

The area has a large capital program across the region, with Leek STW installing a first time in the UK innovative technology.

In the role, the Team Manager will be expected to…

• Develop and lead a high performing multifunctional team to deliver a consistently great service
• Demonstrate an effective collaborative working relationship with Bioresources & stake holder on site
• To operate and maintain assets safely, compliantly and efficiently
• Demonstrate an effective collaborative working relationship with Net Zero Project
• Work proactively with all our stakeholders e.g. Environment Agency & DWI
• Embrace and facilitate change within the team
• Ensure permit compliance
• Demonstrate year on year efficiencies in Power & Chemical optimisation
• Proactively Operate and maintain all waste assets on site
• Be an ambassador for Severn Trent Water in your community
• Promote investment where the driver is process improvement, safety or efficiency
• Lead performance improvement and sustainability through Comm Cells  and ‘Safer Better Faster’ techniques
• Manage a c£5.7m budget and deliver efficiency savings in line with the company’s Opex challenge
• Lead and develop collaboration with other supporting functions within the business
• Contribute to company-wide strategy and initiatives

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too. It is expected that the successful candidate will have…

• A proven track record in managing, leading and inspiring teams in a customer-focused operational environment.
• Experience of dealing with complex employee relations and performance issues.
• Ability to work to targets, to work under pressure and in emergency situations
• Budget experience including planning and control                                   
• Good network of contacts across the business to support delivery                       
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and procedures.    
• Good knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and associated performance metrics                                               
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and present information in a clear, logical and informative way.
• The ability to lead and inspire diverse teams by providing clear direction, setting appropriate standards of behaviour and motivating and empowering others.
• Good analytical, facilitation and problem solving skills with the ability to understand Management Information and solve problems on a daily basis.
• Good planning and organisational skills with the ability to set clearly defined goals, manage time effectively and identify and organise resources needed to accomplish tasks.
• The ability to work productively in a high pressure environment whilst maintaining a positive and flexible attitude.
• The ability to make prompt, clear decisions which may involve tough choices or considered risks.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

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's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year) 
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250, which is subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)  
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• 10% monthly discount with Busy Bee Nurserys, and one-week free childcare 
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy 
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers 
• Family friendly policies 
• Two paid volunteering days per year 

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails. 

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