Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager

An Exciting Opportunity: Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

A Little Bit About Us…
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. You're likely to have tasted our products already without even realising it 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.

What We Are Looking For
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).

What You'll Do

• Operational Management:

• Manage day-to-day operations of aerobic and anaerobic plants for optimal performance.

• Ensure compliance with EA 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're Looking For

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and develop teams.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of aerobic/anaerobic processes, CHP systems, and advanced technologies (MBR/RO).
• Qualifications: Degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent experience).

• Experience:

• Managing wastewater treatment operations in a manufacturing or processing environment.

• Delivering maintenance schedules and capital projects.

• Regulatory compliance and audit management.

• Skills: Analytical, problem-solving, and excellent communication skills.

Key Performance Indicators

• Compliance with EA permits and environmental legislation.
• Efficient plant performance and energy management.
• Accurate reporting for QSHE Board submissions.

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

Why Muntons?
Joining Muntons means becoming part of a legacy that spans over a century in the malt industry, where innovation, sustainability, and excellence are at the heart of what we do. As the Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team, drive continuous improvement, and make a lasting impact on our operations. If you are a motivated and experienced professional with a passion for engineering excellence, Muntons is the place for you.