Asset Manager

South West Water – SWW - Operations - Waste Water Services /
We currently have an Asset Manager position available for a motivated individual to join our team in Exeter. Joining us on a full-time basis, you will receive a competitive salary of £34,240 to £52,300 per annum plus excellent benefits.
About the role
The
Asset Manager
will be responsible for managing the performance of all Sewage Pumping Station assets with a focus on Health & Safety, passed forward flow and pollution prevention. In liaison with the wider team, ensure effective planned maintenance of, and reactive response to pump stations. This supports effective operation of the sewerage network to satisfy customer’s expectations and protects the environment.
What you’ll be doing:Manage the operation and first line maintenance of Sewage Pumping Stations (SPS) and associated assets to achieve the required performance to achieve Company targets, i.e. Energy, Bathing Water Compliance, Pollutions, Odour contacts.Proactive manage SPS interventions including implementing a planned SPS cleansing regime using internal JetVac capability to minimise Pollutions from SPS, and to ensure a Pure Environment is maintained. Take responsibility for root cause investigations within area of responsibility in liaison with the Operations Manager to achieve internal SLA targets.Responsible for ensuring Health and Safety legal requirements are met and demonstrating a quantifiable improvement in Health and Safety culture, this includes regular review and update of site risk assessments and related documentation and training within area of responsibility.Motivate and engage with individuals to create a positive and enthusiastic team, encourage creative thinking and sharing of ideas to resolve issues and improve the working environmentEnsure effective communication through regular team meetings, 1 to 1’s and being available to the team Liaise with Maintenance & FSC Manager and the Tactical Support team within Asset Management to optimise the planning and implementation of asset repair and improvement works. Ensure local operation of strategic contracts within WWS is within contract scope and follows agreed processes. Specifically ensure the requirements of the JVT are discharged effectively. Ensure personnel issues are managed effectively to optimise employee performance and productivity and support the development and progression of team members.Development and compliance with Quality Management Systems and other Company procedures.Support in meeting OPEX and Reactive CAPEX budgets.Work in partnership with the Control Centre and SCADA team to deliver the remote operation of assets to achieve required output quality and quantity and minimise the number of reactive events (alarms) and operational cost.Participate on the Duty Recovery and Treatment Manager standby rotation. Participate at meetings with internal/external customers or other external bodies.Working with the WWS Performance & Development Manager and training team ensure a training & development plan that is engaging and valuable to the team and that ensures regulatory requirements are met.What we are looking for:Experience in waste water processes and/or sewerage networks.Experience of working to a budget with financial awareness and the ability to balance the resources available to deliver results. Preferable educated to A Level standard, min of 5 GCSE’s grade A-C, including English, Math & Science. HNC in related discipline. IOSH qualification or ability to complete. Full UK Drivers Licence / Able to travel around the work area using company vehicle.Ability to participate in the Duty Recovery & Treatment Area Manager standby rotation. What's in it for you:We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition. In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:
•A discretionary Bonus
•Share-save Scheme
•Various health benefits
•A range of Group Discounts
•Cycle to Work Scheme
•Financial support services
•And plenty more!
£34,240 - £52,300 a year
If you are looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our Asset Manager - we look forward to receiving your application.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
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