Hello, we’re Severn Trent and we think water is wonderful. Oh, we’re pretty keen on people too.

24 hours a day, 365 days a year we serve 4.8 million households and business across the heart of the UK. Each cuppa drank and every toilet flushed is only possible because of the 6,500 brilliant team members working across our patch.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here. 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
 

Our Bioresources team have a vacancy for a Night Tanker Fleet Team Manager. Areas to be managed are in the North Region of the Severn Trent patch.

You will be responsible for leading our Night Vacuum Tanker drivers and managing the Bio Resources logistics operations effectively. Your role includes utilizing data to formulate comprehensive plans with the Sludge Planning Office, driving efficiencies, and ensuring compliance with Health and Safety and Legal Driving Time regulations. You’ll also be tasked with spearheading continuous improvements and developing transport solutions that prioritize safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

Collaboration with various Severn Trent stakeholders to enhance productivity is key, as is representing the company professionally during UK-wide travel and interactions with customers, the public, and colleagues.

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

The key accountabilities of this role will include:

• Ensure all company activities comply with Severn Trent Health & Safety and Environmental policies, government and legislation
• Monitor, measure and report on operational and development plans focused on improving and driving efficiencies across each of the regions delivered through data driven interventions.
• Manage, support and motivate team and peers at all sites and out bases, carrying our great 121’s on a regular basis and bi annual performance/behavioural reviews.
• Recruit, train and develop drivers according to company policies ensuring relevant HR procedures are followed
• Establish and maintain a great working relationship with key stakeholders including the Sludge Planning Office, Bioresources Operations, Waste Water Recycling, Property and Transport Teams.
• Be responsible for personnel, monitoring their progress and being their first point of contact should a problem arise making communication skills vital.
• Full compliant on all the activities that surround Operators License including H&S, risk management, vehicle maintenance programmes and policies & procedures
• Ensure that all fleet vehicles are kept to a high standard and well maintained in line with DVSA legislation and guidelines to ensure maximum operational efficiency and service
• Ensure operations comply with driving time and rest period Regulations
• Establish, manage and monitor H&S standards, processes, communications and training ensuring safe systems of work are in place for all activities
• Incident investigation and reporting within agreed formats and timescales
• Recording and reporting of all personal injury accidents, near misses and proactive behaviours within team
• Plan, develop and implement strategy for driver training, induction and performance and development and maintain appropriate systems for measuring.
• Attendance at management, operational and other meetings as necessary to achieve the requirements of the job
• Driving improved efficiency and productivity through improved service to the business users, improved fleet utilisation and optimised total cost of ownership

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
 

In order to succeed in this role, you will need a proven track record of managing a team of up to 20 drivers and their vehicles, ideally within a Vacuum tanker or similar transport operation.

You will need to hold a Transport Manager CPC qualification- National or International as an entry requirement.

Flexibility to adapt to customer requirements and operational demands is essential.

You should possess strong analytical and numerical skills, coupled with excellent interpersonal abilities, leadership qualities, and motivational skills.

A working knowledge of O-License obligations and the Working Time Directive, as well as experience in stakeholder and customer management, are also crucial to excel in this position. 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live. 

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:
 

• £50,500 + Night Rate & associated allowances (Weekend Working).
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year) 
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 based on company performance and subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)  
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• 10% monthly discount with Busy Bees Nurseries and one-week free childcare 
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy 
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers 
• Family friendly policies 
• Two paid volunteering days per year 

WHAT’S NEXT  

We can’t wait to hear from you.   
 

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare.

If your curiosity has been piqued and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media. 
 

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