Salary - £38,462
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Heaton Park Water Treatment Works, Heaton Park, Off St Margarets Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2SW
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 7.5% 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 ensure the LDTM assets are operated and maintained effectively, and in accordance with agreed quality standards and procedures, so that all health and safety, financial, customer, and performance targets are met.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Ensure regulatory compliance and performance standards across LDTM systems, meeting internal KPIs and security requirements.
- Plan and manage operational activities, including risk assessments, contingency planning, and detailed work plans for major and minor events.
- Provide technical and incident support, liaising with internal teams and external bodies (e.g., Environment Agency, landowners) during emergencies and operational events.
- Oversee contractors and third-party activities, ensuring adherence to safety systems, work authorizations, and minimizing risks to assets and land.
- Contribute to asset improvement and capital projects, offering technical input for design, commissioning, and best practice standards, while supporting SOP and QA development.
- Deliver stakeholder engagement and training, acting as a company ambassador, mentoring new starters, and maintaining strong relationships with landowners and customers.
Technical Skills & Experience
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, a genuine enthusiasm for teamwork, and a high degree of diplomacy are regarded as critical skills in this role.
- Work on their own initiative and having a high level of numerical, verbal and analytical and decision making skills to apply appropriate problem solving and to deliver both planned and reactive solutions in a dynamic and pressurised environment.
- Demonstrate a high level of planning, organising and decision making skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team is a major requirement of the role.
- Familiarity with site-based laboratory sampling and analysis techniques and have appropriate IT skills for the role including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), MAC, MAPINFO, SAP.
We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.
