Sludge Logistics Manager South

at  Wessex Water

Are you an experienced transport manager with knowledge of sludge and wastewater treatment? If so, we have a great opportunity for you in our Bioresources department.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

For this role, you will need:

• strong interpersonal skills
• to be a great motivator to your team
• Road Transport CPC to ensure compliance with our ’O’ license
• IOSH Health and Safety Management Certificate.

To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who is a proven performer in the wastewater or sludge treatment function. You will have operational and man management experience, and performance management skills. Knowledge of the commercial sector will be beneficial to you in this role, as will process knowledge in sludge and wastewater treatment.

WHO WE ARE

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.
Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.
We also continue to promote diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Sludge Logistics Manager, you will be aiding in managing sludge collection, transportation logistics, and sludge treatment at specified sites with the aim of full compliance with regulatory standards, and minimal cost through careful scheduling and optimal thickness of product.
You will be scheduling a team who work 24/7 across a large geographical area, to ensure the effective running of the staff/teams under direct control. A typical day as a Sludge Manager will involve ensuring vehicles are on the road, managing awareness of staff to improve safety, maximising team productivity, and identifying areas of savings for the business.

For this role, you will need:

• strong interpersonal skills
• to be a great motivator to your team
• Road Transport CPC to ensure compliance with our ’O’ license
• IOSH Health and Safety Management Certificate