Assistant Manager

. Support Southern Water’s Asset Maintenance and Standards operations within the Wastewater function .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeFalmer • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £41,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Southern Water’s Asset Maintenance and Standards operations within the Wastewater function
Update internal systems and track works, training records, hazards and store audits
Attend compliance meetings with other departments
Input pollution reports to maintain asset maintenance standards
Liaise with technical planning and scheduling teams
Plan complex works safely and resolve long-standing and reactive issues
Plan repairs, inspections and maintenance on treatment works and networks
Manage the team in the absence of Field Performance Managers
Deputise for leave and delegated requirements
Ensure performance continuity for an operational area and role succession
Complete statutory Health, Safety and Environmental audits, including SSI and EMS
Participate in a call-out rota twice a month

What you’ll need

Background in electrical and mechanical trades within a regulated environment
Understanding of Regulatory and Legal Environmental policy
Understanding of waste management licensing
Understanding of the Health & Safety at Work Act
Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with various stakeholders
Strong IT skills, particularly Excel
Full driving licence
Ability to travel across the area
Operational background with a clear track record of delivering health, safety, and environmental targets
Eligibility to work in the UK
Successful completion of criminal record check (DBS) and employment and/or education history verification for the past three years
Successful completion of required security vetting
Wastewater treatment background highly desirable

Comp & perks