Leakage Manager
$47,152–$47,152 year
On-siteDetling, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Job Summary
Lead strategic planning, orchestration, and high-precision scheduling of leakage detection operations across the entire network. Manage a team comprising internal and contract staff, including planning work, handling performance appraisals, administering annual leave and sickness, and overseeing local budgets and card spend. Interrogate leakage systems to identify and distribute leak areas, monitor outstanding leaks, and support customer-side leak resolution while accurately inputting work into corporate systems. Mentor staff for career progression, deputise for the Regional Leakage Manager at meetings, and liaise with contractors, Distribution, and SEW staff on operational incidents and KPIs. Ensure strict adherence to Health and Safety practices, conduct audits on submitted work, and implement process improvements for efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Good standard of secondary education
- Good standard of numeracy and literacy skills
- Management qualification or able to demonstrate management course(s) completed
- National Water Hygiene (Blue) Card
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex operational data and translate it into actionable plans
- Full understanding of Leakage Components
- Proficient in using specialised water industry software (e.g., GIS, pressure monitoring/logging platforms, and leakage management systems)
- Proficient in using standard business productivity suites for reporting and data analysis (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, and email)
- Proven ability to motivate and lead field staff
- Proven ability to develop effective work plans and leakage reduction strategies
- Proven ability to apply systematic problem-solving to persistent network issues
- Experience in the utilities/infrastructure industry
- Experience in the water industry
- Experience in leading a team
- Understanding of budgetary requirements including planning, resource allocation, PPE and expense control
- Flexibility to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities
- Legal right to work in the UK
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in the water industry (preferably)
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