Operations Manager - Water Hygiene and Remedial Works

At PH Water & Air Technologies we don’t hire you based on your job title. Titles can be misleading and rarely tell the full story of your skills and experience. Instead, we’re on the lookout for exceptional individuals who can demonstrate their expertise in the areas outlined below. You don’t need to tick every box, if you can confidently discuss some of the experience, we’re after, then we’d love to hear from you. We won’t overlook talent just because your career path doesn’t follow a traditional trajectory.

What sets us apart is our commitment to seeing beyond your CV. We invest in people who are ready to grow with us and want to be part of a company that genuinely values their potential. Many organisations talk about growth, but we’ve already achieved significant milestones, we’d be thrilled to share our journey with you. Let’s start the conversation.

The role we’re hiring for is a Contract Water Hygiene & Small Works Operations Manager to join our team based in our Farnborough office.  As the Water Hygiene & Small Works Operations Manager, you will play a critical role in overseeing and managing all aspects of our water hygiene services and small works operations. You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of water hygiene services, managing teams, maintaining high standards of safety and compliance, and driving operational improvements. This role requires a strong understanding of water treatment, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage client relationships and projects.

What you receive for joining us:

We’re looking to offer a salary starting at £50,000 to £60,000pa (DOE). In addition, we offer a company pension and healthcare, accrued hours scheme, financial loyalty bonus, working 8am-5pm Monday to Friday and 33 days holiday per year including Bank Holidays.  

Here’s a look at some of the things you’ll be doing:

Lead and oversee water hygiene services and small works teams, ensuring smooth operations, timely project delivery, and continuous service improvement.
Ensure adherence to all relevant legislation and industry standards, conduct risk assessments, audits, and maintain quality assurance protocols.
Mentor and develop teams, coordinate staffing and resources, build strong client relationships, address concerns, and identify opportunities for service improvements.
Manage budgets, control costs, monitor operational performance, and oversee project planning, scheduling, and execution to ensure efficiency and profitability.Can you show experience in some of these areas:

Proven experience managing water hygiene services and small works within water treatment or facilities management, with strong knowledge of industry practices and legislation (e.g., Legionella Control, HTM 04-01, ACoP L8).
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams, ensuring high levels of customer service, operational efficiency, and project delivery.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and build relationships with clients and stakeholders. Proficient in Microsoft Office and operational management software.
Ideally qualified in water hygiene or a related field (e.g., City & Guilds in Legionella Control, IOSH Managing Safely). A full UK driving license is essential for site travel.Do you see yourself reflected in the description above? If so, we encourage you to submit your application today. Uncertain whether your skills align perfectly? Don't hesitate to apply regardless; we value candidates with diverse skill sets and will carefully consider all applicants.

 Introducing our organisation:

 PH Water & Air Technologies: We excel as an integrated provider. Trusted as compliance partners, we collaborate with clients in sectors such as Education, Health, Care Homes, Public Sector, Local Authority, Industry, Pharmaceutical, Hospitality, Leisure, Food & Beverage, Retail, and Media, to ensure risk reduction, safety improvement, and regulatory compliance