Job number UU02141
Country:
United Kingdom Region:
Cheshire West and Chester Location name:
Northwich Wastewater Treatment Works, Winnington Avenue, Winnington, Cheshire, CW84EE Posting End Date:
06/02/2025 Band:
4a Role Type:
Permanent Work hours:
37 Hours per Week Salary:
competitive salary Salary:
competitive salary Work Type:
Onsite Job Location:
Northwich Wastewater Treatment Works, Winnington Avenue, Winnington, Cheshire, CW84EE Role Type:
Permanent Employment Type:
Full Time Working Hours:
37.0 Hours per Week United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves. We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Job Purpose
To lead and inspire a combined team of operations and maintenance employees across a number of wholesale production assets. The Production Manager will performance manage their team and the assets within the production area to ensure a safe, efficient and compliant outcome. Job Accountabilities
A “General Manager” role, not purely technically focussed, responsible for the operation and maintenance of wholesale assets within the production area. Responsible for the operations and maintenance budget for the production area and the delivery of the financial business plan. Responsible for asset performance and meeting the operational business plan for the production area. Responsible for identifying and resolving asset performance issues, utilising support from within the team, or by requesting the relevant support from other teams. Accountable for maintaining and driving improvements in compliance, efficiency and Health and Safety. Performance management and training and development of direct reports in accordance with all Human Resource policies and procedures, including regular contact, one to one meetings, performance reviews etc. Responsible for identifying training needs and/or skills gaps and working towards resolving these. Accountable for security and emergency requirements at the sites for which they are responsible. As part of the Wholesale management team, contribute to the day-to-day leadership of the area including sharing best practice, implementing improvements plans and leading on activities identified through the business plan development. Ownership of key external relationships, including the regulators and customers as appropriate. To work closely with key internal stakeholders to ensure asset problems are identified and resolved in the most effective manner and maintenance is carried out in a proactive manner including appropriately planned and profiled proactive maintenance. To act as a leader and advocate to deliver change required as part of the business plan. To provide an effective operations and maintenance regime for the production area asset, minimising reactive work and work orders and increasing planned proactive activities. To ensure both they and their team members work within the clear framework given to ensure effective operations and maintenance of their assets. To balance financial, customer service, regulatory compliance and people priorities in order to deliver the business plan and sustainable and effective operations and maintenance regimes. Knowledge and Skills
Managerial and leadership skills are critical for this role to deliver performance through a team of people responsible for wholesale production assets. Good understanding of operations and maintenance strategies and preferably have some production line experience and the ability to react and keep production moving. Effective communication skills able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders. A good level understanding of the regulatory and legislative framework surrounding the operation and maintenance of wholesale production assets. Analytical skills and the ability to drive solutions to a wide range of technical and managerial problems, whilst also knowing when to stop and ask for help from support colleagues. Education, ideally to HNC level (or equivalent) and an experienced line manager in a process or maintenance environment. Experience of managing operational budgets and delivering innovative solutions to improve the sustainable operating cost of a production type operation. We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.
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United Kingdom Region:
Cheshire West and Chester Location name:
Northwich Wastewater Treatment Works, Winnington Avenue, Winnington, Cheshire, CW84EE Posting End Date:
06/02/2025 Band:
4a Role Type:
Permanent Work hours:
37 Hours per Week Salary:
competitive salary Salary:
competitive salary Work Type:
Onsite Job Location:
Northwich Wastewater Treatment Works, Winnington Avenue, Winnington, Cheshire, CW84EE Role Type:
Permanent Employment Type:
Full Time Working Hours:
37.0 Hours per Week United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves. We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Job Purpose
To lead and inspire a combined team of operations and maintenance employees across a number of wholesale production assets. The Production Manager will performance manage their team and the assets within the production area to ensure a safe, efficient and compliant outcome. Job Accountabilities
A “General Manager” role, not purely technically focussed, responsible for the operation and maintenance of wholesale assets within the production area. Responsible for the operations and maintenance budget for the production area and the delivery of the financial business plan. Responsible for asset performance and meeting the operational business plan for the production area. Responsible for identifying and resolving asset performance issues, utilising support from within the team, or by requesting the relevant support from other teams. Accountable for maintaining and driving improvements in compliance, efficiency and Health and Safety. Performance management and training and development of direct reports in accordance with all Human Resource policies and procedures, including regular contact, one to one meetings, performance reviews etc. Responsible for identifying training needs and/or skills gaps and working towards resolving these. Accountable for security and emergency requirements at the sites for which they are responsible. As part of the Wholesale management team, contribute to the day-to-day leadership of the area including sharing best practice, implementing improvements plans and leading on activities identified through the business plan development. Ownership of key external relationships, including the regulators and customers as appropriate. To work closely with key internal stakeholders to ensure asset problems are identified and resolved in the most effective manner and maintenance is carried out in a proactive manner including appropriately planned and profiled proactive maintenance. To act as a leader and advocate to deliver change required as part of the business plan. To provide an effective operations and maintenance regime for the production area asset, minimising reactive work and work orders and increasing planned proactive activities. To ensure both they and their team members work within the clear framework given to ensure effective operations and maintenance of their assets. To balance financial, customer service, regulatory compliance and people priorities in order to deliver the business plan and sustainable and effective operations and maintenance regimes. Knowledge and Skills
Managerial and leadership skills are critical for this role to deliver performance through a team of people responsible for wholesale production assets. Good understanding of operations and maintenance strategies and preferably have some production line experience and the ability to react and keep production moving. Effective communication skills able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders. A good level understanding of the regulatory and legislative framework surrounding the operation and maintenance of wholesale production assets. Analytical skills and the ability to drive solutions to a wide range of technical and managerial problems, whilst also knowing when to stop and ask for help from support colleagues. Education, ideally to HNC level (or equivalent) and an experienced line manager in a process or maintenance environment. Experience of managing operational budgets and delivering innovative solutions to improve the sustainable operating cost of a production type operation. We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.
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