Working within our Waste Network department as a Reactive Repair Manager on a 12 month contract.
Leading a diverse team of technical advisors and skilled site supervisors to repair our sewerage network through our contract partners.
Managing resources (people, assets, IT and finance) to meet regulatory and Company targets as well as customer expectations.
Delivering the highest standards of work for the lowest costs possible.
Responsible for the safety and development of your team ensuring they are fit for the future and the demanding area in which they operate.
Work proactively with all internal and external stakeholders, including the Highways, Drinking Water Inspectorate, Environment Agency, local communities and landowners.
Being part of a company standby rota which operates 24/7, 365 days a year as does our network.
Travel across the region to be a visible leader within your teams at their various office locations and visible on site with our contract partners.
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.

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 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.
Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too.

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 (including, a year fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
Two volunteering days per year

Reactive Repair Manager

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