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Affinity Water are the UK's largest water-only business, delivering fresh drinking water to 3.9 million customers. We are looking to recruit an Electrical and Mechanical Production Lead for our sites around the Bushey and London area.
As a
Production Lead , you will provide strong leadership and technical expertise across production operations. You will manage and develop your frontline team, ensuring the delivery of key performance indicators (KPIs) and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference, championing safety, compliance, and efficiency while collaborating with stakeholders to solve challenges and implement solutions. We are a fast-paced proactive team committed to delivering high-quality performance, achieving ambitious targets for AMP7, and preparing for AMP8. Our team is professional and supportive with an outstanding reputation for reliability and consistency. We take pride in creating a positive and high-performing environment where individuals make a meaningful impact on our customers and communities. The Role Key Responsibilities Leadership:
Lead and manage frontline teams, driving accountability and performance. Cultivate a strong health, safety, and well-being culture. Collaborate with Planning Delivery Managers and cross-functional teams to meet operational goals. Act as a key escalation point during incidents, providing on-call support.
People Management:
Drive the development and competency of your team through training, mentoring, and coaching. Conduct performance management and ensure alignment with company policies.
Technical Expertise:
Ensure adherence to safety and compliance standards, producing risk assessments and method statements. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization. Oversee maintenance plans, statutory inspections, and data accuracy. Support delivery of capital schemes and manage operational projects.
Cultural Development:
Embed a culture of professionalism, performance, and pace. Champion root cause analysis, lessons learned, and continuous improvement. Promote high site standards, operational excellence, and a business mindset.
What We’re Looking For Proven experience in production operations, team leadership, and performance management. Strong technical expertise in operations, health and safety, water quality, compliance, and asset management. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions. Benefits Salary £56,000 - £62,800 per annum
dependant on skills and experience Car allowance - £4200 per annum Standby commitment - 1 in 10 Annual leave from 26 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days. A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them. A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%) We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave. Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best. Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health. Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme. Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community. Life Assurance. Disability Confident If you need any reasonable adjustments and would like to apply in a different format, please do let us know.
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Production Lead , you will provide strong leadership and technical expertise across production operations. You will manage and develop your frontline team, ensuring the delivery of key performance indicators (KPIs) and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference, championing safety, compliance, and efficiency while collaborating with stakeholders to solve challenges and implement solutions. We are a fast-paced proactive team committed to delivering high-quality performance, achieving ambitious targets for AMP7, and preparing for AMP8. Our team is professional and supportive with an outstanding reputation for reliability and consistency. We take pride in creating a positive and high-performing environment where individuals make a meaningful impact on our customers and communities. The Role Key Responsibilities Leadership:
Lead and manage frontline teams, driving accountability and performance. Cultivate a strong health, safety, and well-being culture. Collaborate with Planning Delivery Managers and cross-functional teams to meet operational goals. Act as a key escalation point during incidents, providing on-call support.
People Management:
Drive the development and competency of your team through training, mentoring, and coaching. Conduct performance management and ensure alignment with company policies.
Technical Expertise:
Ensure adherence to safety and compliance standards, producing risk assessments and method statements. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization. Oversee maintenance plans, statutory inspections, and data accuracy. Support delivery of capital schemes and manage operational projects.
Cultural Development:
Embed a culture of professionalism, performance, and pace. Champion root cause analysis, lessons learned, and continuous improvement. Promote high site standards, operational excellence, and a business mindset.
What We’re Looking For Proven experience in production operations, team leadership, and performance management. Strong technical expertise in operations, health and safety, water quality, compliance, and asset management. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions. Benefits Salary £56,000 - £62,800 per annum
dependant on skills and experience Car allowance - £4200 per annum Standby commitment - 1 in 10 Annual leave from 26 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days. A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them. A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%) We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave. Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best. Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health. Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme. Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community. Life Assurance. Disability Confident If you need any reasonable adjustments and would like to apply in a different format, please do let us know.
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