Performance Manager (Maintenance) in London

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a career-minded individual to join our team as a Performance Manager for the Beckton sludge stream, which includes the sludge power generator and thermal hydrolysis process. You will be responsible for leading and developing a team of skilled Mechanical, Electrical, and ICA technicians to safely achieve specific operational outputs to the required standards, within budget and deadlines.

What you’ll be doing as a Performance Manager:

• Control and audit site activity, ensuring the safety of the team, contractors and other third parties through the consistent application of company Health & Safety.
• Manage an operational team to perform effectively against internal and external standards.
• Optimise service delivery and champion a customer focus.
• Lead and develop team members.
• Prepare reports and presentations for key stakeholders as required.

Base location: Beckton - IG11 0AD

Working pattern or hours: 36 Hours per week (Monday to Friday)

What should you bring to the role?

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:

• Significant relevant industry experience, ideally within a similar role.
• Ability to lead and develop people within a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
• Full UK Driving License.

What’s in it for you?

Offering a salary up to £50,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

• Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job, and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. We’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.