Assistant Manager

Closing Date 2026-10-23 Job Title:  Assistant Manager Location:  Ashford, Kent (a driving licence is essential as travel will be required across the Kent region) Contract Type:  Permanent Hours:  37 hours Salary: £37-41,000, depending on skills and experience     There has never been a more important time to join Southern Water. As we move through AMP8 , we are delivering one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes in the industry, focused on improving environmental performance, service resilience and long‑term affordability for customers.   About the role     The Assistant Manager will be responsible for the effective running of the team in the absence of the FPM as they will deputise for leave and delegated requirements, meeting performance continuity for an operational area and role succession.    You will also be responsible and accountable for the completion of HSSW and EMS, FRA and EMS inspections and their resultant actions on SW Water sites according to SW guidelines, to ensure safe and compliant operation and maintenance of all assets within a specific geographical area.      What you will be responsible for   To keep an overview of performance against ISO14001 and ISO9001 standards within an operational area to ensure compliance   Assesses and Evaluates Risks to Health, Safety, Security, Wellbeing, and Environmental Management conditions within an operational area   Responsible for the completion of statutory Health, Safety and Environmental audits, (including SSI, FRA, EMS)   Management and ownership to completion of all identified Hazards within an operational area, and administration of Hazard Database    Additional Requirements Inclusion in the Incident Management structure through addition to either the Pollution and Internal Flooding rota or the team’s Operational Reactive Standby rota – as required and determined by the Field Performance Manager     What you’ll bring to the role   You will be IT Literate and comfortable working with IT systems and devices   You can analyse and interpret complex and sometimes incomplete data set from various sources and come to effective conclusions   Several years’ experience in a wastewater process operator role or equivalent   You understand different wastewater treatment processes and assets You must have knowledge of Regulatory and Legal Environmental policy, waste management licensing and the Health & Safety at Work act   Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.    You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where…