Location
Central London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive rate of pay

About the Role
Muntons is a significant global supplier to the food and drinks industry, producing high-quality malt and malted ingredients for over 100 years. Our products are enjoyed by customers ranging from multinational food and beverage producers to start-ups and small independent craft brewers and distillers. Our headquarters are in Suffolk, with additional production sites in East Yorkshire and Thailand, along with sales offices in Asia, Europe, and America. We are passionate about malt, malted ingredients, and sustainability; as leaders in our field, we are well on our way to meeting or exceeding our net zero carbon target by 2050. We are committed to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for the next 100 years as a global supplier of malt and malted ingredients.

Are you an experienced wastewater professional ready to lead treatment operations? We’re looking for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager to oversee the efficient and compliant running of our aerobic and anaerobic treatment facilities, including advanced systems such as Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) and Reverse Osmosis (RO).

Key Responsibilities
Operational Management: Manage day-to-day operations of aerobic and anaerobic plants for optimal performance. Ensure compliance with Environment Agency discharge permits and environmental legislation. Monitor and report on effluent quality, energy efficiency, and plant reliability.
Maintenance & Reliability: Develop preventative maintenance schedules for all assets, including CHP engines. Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime. Manage spare parts inventory and supplier relationships.
Capital Projects & Continuous Improvement: Lead or support plant upgrades, capacity expansions, and technology improvements. Identify opportunities for process optimisation and cost reduction. Prepare business cases and technical specifications for new equipment.
Compliance & Reporting: Maintain accurate records for audits and regulatory compliance. Liaise with the Environment Agency and other stakeholders. Implement robust risk management practices.
Team Leadership: Supervise and develop a small team of operators and technicians. Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Provide training and competency development.
Waste Management: Attain WAMITAB accreditation. Support waste minimisation and resource recovery initiatives.

What We Offer
Competitive rate of pay
Company pension contribution at 5%
Health Cash Plan with Reward Scheme
Life Assurance
Company profit-based bonus
Flexible working arrangements
myStaffShop membership

Experience
Proven experience managing wastewater treatment operations in a manufacturing or processing environment. Delivering maintenance schedules and capital projects. Regulatory compliance and audit management.

About you
Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and develop teams. Analytical and problem-solving mindset with excellent communication skills. Passionate about engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications
Degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience. Strong knowledge of aerobic and anaerobic processes, CHP systems, and advanced technologies such as Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) and Reverse Osmosis (RO). WAMITAB accreditation or willingness to attain it.