Spills Reactive Repair Manager

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

12/18/2024

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.

 

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

 

Working within our Waste Networks as a Spills Reactive Repaire Manager (12 month contract), you will be working with both internal teams and the supply chain to deliver enhancements across our patch. You will manage resources (assets, IT and finance) to meet Company targets as well as customer expectations, delivering the highest standards of work for the lowest costs possible. As a Delivery Manager you will be responsible for safely delivering a large portfolio of enhancements to reduce spills, mainly relating to Patching & Lining and Civils work.

The role will include being part of a company standby rota which operates 24/7, 365 days a year as does our network. The role will include working across different regions or areas as required.

Some Of Your Other Key Accountabilities Will Include

 

• Ensure that all Waste Network enhancement work across the region is verified appropriately and delivered quickly through our supply chain partners to avoid customer disruption.
• Expedite the delivery of any enhancements where there is need to mitigate
• Complete audits, process quality and compliance checks and feedback on findings and develop improvement plans to the various teams you support and interact with.
• Establish, manage and monitor H&S standards, processes, communications and training, ensuring safe systems of work are in place for all activities.
• Manage the budget, including operational and capital expenditure and deliver and embed efficiencies.
• Work as part of the wider spills programme to seek out new opportunities for best practice in the lining and repairs arena
• Work with highways and local authorities to ensure we can complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible whilst maintaining great relationships
  
  

 

What You’ll Bring To The Role

 

Some direct experience in managing, leading and inspiring teams in a customer-focused operational environment would be advantageous. A good understanding of the sewerage network and drainage repairs is required including civils, lining and patching operations with relevant experience a benefit. You’ll be expected to interact with customers and the general public to deliver a great customer experience, with flexibility to meet both the customer’s requirement and business requirements. Continuous development and improvement of the team is critical so the ability to understand and put in place plans that build the department through constant innovation and improvements is essential. A full UK driving license is required for 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.

 

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 involved. 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, and 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

 

• Salary up to £54,731.30 dependant on experience.
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year) 
• Car allowance
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance) 
• 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 
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’ 
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers 
• Family friendly policies 
• Two 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. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please get in touch with our amazing team of recruiters at recruitment@severntrent.co.uk.

 

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