LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT
At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score — reflecting how much our people love working here.
Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.
If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.
LET’S TELL YOU MORE
We’re looking for an experienced Operational Manager to lead our Coleshill patch Sewage Treatment Works which forms part of our Waste Water Recycling (WWR) Central region.
Within your role, you’ll be responsible for developing & leading a high performing, multifunctional team to deliver a consistently great service. Alongside this, one of your core responsibilities will me to demonstrate an effective and collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders such as Capital Commercial Services, Treatment Process Engineering, Waste Process Hub and external stakeholders such as The Environment Agency, Canals & River Trust.
Key competencies include:
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for someone with a proven track record of managing and inspiring teams in a customer-focused operational environment. You’ll have experience handling complex employee relations and performance issues, as well as leading teams through periods of change. The role requires the ability to work to targets, remain calm under pressure, and respond effectively in emergency situations.
Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and associated performance metrics is beneficial but not essential. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to solve problems, make sound decisions, and stay organised in a fast-paced environment. Being able to demonstrate real-world leadership capabilities will ensure you flourish in this role.
Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring and can do attitude. 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 seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.
HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN
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:
LET’S GO
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Water is wonderful. Without it we’d be lost. With it, everything’s possible. For every toothbrush, for every loo flushed. For the hot showers, the cool drinks, the cups of tea. But it’s not just at the heart of our homes. It’s at the heart of everything; our schools, our businesses, our hospitals. Saving lives, helping communities thrive.
We’re Severn Trent, a diverse and amazing group of people who want to keep it that way. We bring you clean water and we take it away safely too. But it’s not just what we do. It’s how we do it: not just talking, but going over and above. Stepping up and rolling our sleeves up.
It’s because we care. Not only about our water but our corner of the country. And we care for our amazing people who make all this possible. Don’t just take our word for it; we’re a Glassdoor Top 50 Company – one of the best employers in the UK right now.
At Severn Trent, we do more, because we care.