Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.
How’s this for job satisfaction? At Scottish Water we look after Scotland's most precious natural resource. From source to tap, we’re guarding Scotland’s reputation for refreshingly pure water, and caring for our environment at the same time.
Sound good? We are looking for a Operations Team Manager to to lead the operations team within the bioresource business..
You’ll lead the operational team in the Bioresources area (formerly Grampian PFI), making sure we meet all final effluent and STC compliance standards. Keeping everyone safe and following health and safety rules is a big part of the role. You’ll also focus on optimising energy production and making sure budgets stay on track. Plus, you’ll ensure the Nigg STC is up and running smoothly to receive both liquid and cake import sludges.
What you’ll do
You will lead, motivate, and coach the operations team while helping to shape the future direction of the Bioresource Team. Your role is to ensure the plants run safely and efficiently, keeping everything on track.
You’ll manage operational budgets and costs, creating plans to address any issues and improve performance. Working closely with Maintenance, you will coordinate repairs and maintenance to minimise downtime.
You will also develop and implement ISO14001 to meet environmental standards, and collaborate with waste contractors to ensure liquid waste is handled properly. Maximising combined heat and power production will be an important part of your role.
Finally, you will identify and manage operational risks, making sure all operational plans and permits are up to date and reviewed every year.
What you’ll need
You’ll need strong leadership skills and a proven ability to get the best out of both individuals and the business as a whole. A good understanding of Health and Safety legislation is essential.
Experience in building and managing operating budgets, along with reporting, will be important. You should also have a track record of meeting challenging business targets while keeping things safe and sustainable.
Excellent communication skills are key, as you’ll be leading people across the business. Finally, you’ll need a qualification in Process Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or an equivalent HNC, HND, or Degree.
Looking out for you
While the work we do is important, we know it’s not the only thing that matters. That’s why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good work-life balance.
You’ll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays). And you can even buy five more if you need a little extra time. You can also take paid time off to volunteer in your community.
When it comes to major life events we have family-friendly policies around adoption, maternity, and parental leave. And for the everyday? We embrace flexible working.
For your future, there’s our pension (the ‘know-what-you’ll-get-when-you-retire’ kind), as well as life assurance.
As for some nice extras? You can expect an annual company bonus. Not to mention access to SW Splash – handy rewards that can save you money on holidays, bills, and shopping.
The not-so-small print
This role will be a Grade 8. If you’re new to Scottish Water, you’ll join us on a starting salary of £ 52,671. Performance-driven pay progression would then allow you to move through the range to a maximum of £72,28.
If you’re interested in this role – or know someone else who might be - we’ll be accepting applications until midnight on Monday 8th September.
Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional, and will be confirmed on completion of our pre-employment screening, e.g. referencing, criminal record checks, license checks, etc. Screening is conducted on our behalf by a third party, and must be completed before your start date. Don’t worry - we’ll only start these checks once you’ve accepted an offer.
A few final things worth knowing…
Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If you’re interested in this job, but don’t tick all the boxes, apply anyway! We hardly ever hire people who can do every part of a job from Day One. Everyone has a learning curve. So don’t rule yourself out!
Let us know if there are any changes we can make to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best. Lots of our people have disabilities or neurodiverse conditions (including some of our recruiters!). We're also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events, like menopause. We’re very used to making adjustments, so please don’t be afraid to ask.
As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland, it’s important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us, your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you don’t already live here, you'll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.
Finally (finally!), candidates who haven’t submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You won’t need to do anything. Your data will be automatically deleted.
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