Production Manager (Bioresources) - Ellesmere Port

United Utilities; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

About us

Salary - Competitive Salary
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Ellesmere Port WwTW Little Staney, Nr. Chester, Cheshire CH2 4HZ
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. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We've got a lot to offer. You'll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job Purpose

To lead and inspire a combined team of operations and maintenance employees across the Greater Manchester county as part of the Bioresource Operations leadership team. The Production Manager will performance manage their team and the assets on digestion and dewatering sites to ensure a safe, efficient, effective and compliant outcome.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• A General Manager role, not purely technically focussed, responsible for the operation and maintenance of wholesale assets on site
• Responsible for the operations and maintenance budget for the site and the delivery of the financial business plan
• Responsible for asset performance and meeting the operational business plan for site
• Accountable for maintaining standards and driving improvements in personal and process Health, Safety and Wellbeing
• 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.
• 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