Leats Team Manager

Overview

Manage leats team and oversee maintenance of watercourses for hydro and drinking water.

Key Responsibilities

• maintenance planning
• leats management
• water optimization
• compliance
• budget management
• public liaison

Tasks

-Manage the Winter/Summer planned maintenance programme and ensure it is fully delivered -Participate in the Leats activities as an active member of the Leats Team -Responsible for the abandoned mines that SWW own in the leats operating area, ensuring public safety -Deliver required activities to maximise water available from the Leats, to support hydro power generation and drinking water supplies -Ensure the Leats team activities are compliant with South West Water’s water quality and environmental objectives -First-line management of the Leats team to ensure the health & safety outputs defined by South West Water’s Homesafe policy are met -Optimise team performance by appropriate provision of resources and supplies through effective requisitioning and purchasing -Public liaison with landowners, members of the public and organisations such as SW Lakes Trust and Dartmoor National Park Authority -Liaise with the Hydro Maintenance Manager and Process & Asset Optimisation Manager to support the planning and scheduling of routine and complex work, includes organisation of specialist plant and equipment through local suppliers to ensure efficient and effective work delivery in the field -Engage with external surveyors and contractors to ensure SWW assets are maintained to protect public safety -Manage the SWW Leats Team, responsible for the maintenance of the leats and canals that feed SWW’s hydro and drinking water assets -Assist Hydro Maintenance Manager in building business cases to obtain capital investment. -Ensure effective management of labour, equipment, and materials to optimise efficiency -Responsible for Devonport leat maintenance budget -Liaison with SWW biodiversity team to identify and resolve invasive non-native species -Deputise for Hydro Maintenance Manager when required

Requirements

• coshh
• risk assessments
• plant operation
• computer skills
• countryside diploma
• driving licence

What You Bring

-Previous experience of working in a delivery focused environment -Previous experience in the field of building, repairing & maintenance of watercourses etc -Understanding of COSHH regulations & the transporting of hazards substances -Requirement to adhere to Risk Assessments and SSOW -Previous experience of operating plant and equipment including power tools and small machinery -Experience of working in a team and an understanding of the importance of teamwork -5 GCSEs or equivalent in Maths, English and a Science subject -National Diploma in Countryside Management (or awareness) -Strong understanding of abstraction licenses and impounding licenses -A full UK Driving Licence to include classifications B & E (Towing) -Proven experience of working with computers and software packages -Understanding of how maintenance work may have an environmental impact

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Benefits

-Buy or sell annual leave to offer you extra flexibility -Competitive Contributory Pension -Enjoy access to thousands of deals and discounts on supermarkets, high street shops, online retailers, travel, eating out, cinemas, gyms and much more though Perkbox -We support our people by offering a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme -Enjoy free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers -Take up to 26 weeks’ additional maternity leave -We offer free car parking at the majority of our sites -A range of group discounts: The Dell Advantage Programme, Virgin Media Affinity Scheme, Vodaphone Advantage and more -Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays -A discretionary Bonus -Buy a bike and safety equipment tax-free, through our Cycle to Work scheme -Share your parental leave and split your time off to care for your child how you choose -At South West Water, we don’t all do the same job, but we each get out of bed in the morning knowing that every day is a chance to make incredible things happen, together. In return for our people’s hard work and commitment, we offer an excellent range of benefits: -NVQ Level 2 general estates/building maintenance -Look after your wellbeing with our Champion Health support platform -Invest in Pennon Group plc through our employee share schemes

About South West Water

-South West Water is a leading provider of water and wastewater services, covering Cornwall, Devon, and parts of Dorset. -The company is known for pioneering innovation in water treatment and sustainability efforts across its service regions. -Specializes in providing clean, safe water and efficient wastewater treatment to both residential and commercial customers. -Committed to ensuring the highest standards of water quality and environmental stewardship in all its operations. -One of the standout projects includes the upgrade of wastewater treatment facilities to meet growing demand and environmental standards. -South West Water's operations span a variety of sectors, including residential, commercial, and industrial water services.

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