Assistant Manager

GFL Environmental Inc.; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental service company in Tonbridge is looking for an Assistant Manager to oversee operations in the Wastewater function. This role includes managing team activities, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and liaising with internal teams to resolve issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong operational background, particularly in wastewater treatment, and be capable of assessing risks effectively. Competitive salary starting from £32,900 per annum, alongside various benefits including bonuses and generous pension contributions.

Benefits

Company and performance-related bonus

Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution

Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary

Health benefits through a Cash Plan

25 days annual holiday

Occupational health service

Perkbox benefits offering discounts

Study support for job-related qualifications

Qualifications

• Strong operational background with a focus on health and safety standards.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical trades.
• Ability to assess and evaluate risks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the team in the absence of senior managers.
• Liaise with planning and scheduling teams for safe project implementation.
• Conduct statutory health, safety, and environmental audits.

Skills

Management

Operational background in wastewater treatment

Health, Safety and Environmental compliance

Communication skills

Job description

Assistant Manager page is loaded## Assistant Managerlocations: TONBRIDGEtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: January 12, 2026 (27 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR7604**Closing Date**2026-01-12**Job Title: Assistant Manager****Location: Tonbridge (Kent)****Contract Type: Permanent****Hours: 37****Salary: From £32,900 per annum depending on skills and experience****About the role**We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Manager within our Wastewater function. You will be primarily responsible and accountable for the completion of updating Southern Water’s internal systems and tracking of works, training records, hazards and store audits, attending compliance meetings with other departments, inputting pollution reports to ensure our asset maintenance standards are maintained effectively.**What you will be responsible for:**You will be managing the team in the absence of the Field Performance Managers as you will deputise for leave and delegated requirements, meeting performance continuity for an operational area and role succession. Working closely within our internal teams, you will be liaising with our technical planning and scheduling team and using your expertise to plan in complex works safely and resolve long-standing and reactive issues, planning activities to deliver repairs, inspections and maintenance on treatment works and the networks.As a developing leader, you will work with the team to support high standards of employee engagement and consultation with internal stakeholders. Proactively monitoring and escalating on performance shortfalls and implementing strategic improvement initiatives through advice and coaching is essential for this role.•To keep an overview of performance against ISO14001 and ISO9001 standards within an operational area to ensure compliance•Assesses and Evaluates Risks to Health, Safety, Security, Wellbeing, and Environmental Management conditions within an operational area•Responsible for the completion of statutory Health, Safety and Environmental audits, (including SSI, EMS)•Management and ownership to completion of all identified Hazards within an operational area, and administration of Hazard Database•Responsible for mitigating and progressing to solution HSSW Hazards identified•Ensuring specific issues identified by the team are reported to the FPM at required priority as per escalation guidelines•Assisting the team to meet performance targets through coaching and mentoring**What you’ll bring to the role:**A curious individual with passion to develop into team management, you will have a good understanding of electrical and mechanical trades within a regulated environment such as Regulatory and Legal Environmental policy, waste management licensing, and the Health & Safety at Work act.It will be highly desirable for you to have a background working within Wastewater treatment however we welcome applicant who has strong operational background, with clear track record of delivering to health, safety, and environmental targets.You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation*"Our mission is to protect and enhance life through water—and we need passionate people to help us achieve it. If you’re inspired by our purpose and believe you can contribute, apply today. You don’t need to meet every criterion; what matters most is your drive to make a difference."*If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- )**Our Commitment to Diversity**We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration.We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are dedicated to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to showcase their skills and experience.Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support – because when problems appear, fixing them is our top priority. That’s why our people join together and support when and however needed to make sure our customers get the service they deserve. Joining the Southern Water family means you’ll become part of our incident support team. During your interview, your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position.### Our Benefits* Company and performance-related bonus* Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution* Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary* Health benefits through a Cash Plan* Two paid community volunteering days a year* 25 days annual holiday* Occupational health service* Perkbox benefits offering discounts and savings on several products and experiences* Study support may be available for job-related qualifications* We offer competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options**#LI-Hybrid**