The Role
The Asset Operations function forms the cornerstone of service delivery to customers, protecting the environment and meeting regulatory standards as well as managing the majority of operational expenditure. The Asset Operations function has responsibility for operational and maintenance strategy, policies, planning and standard operating procedures for Water and Wastewater operations both nationally and regionally, ensuring that value for money and customer service is delivered.
The O&M team is responsible for the national delivery of water and wastewater operational services through the operation, inspection, maintenance & repair of the water and wastewater treatment and network assets. The Regional O&M Team has a regional remit and is responsible for the regional operational management of water or wastewater treatment and network assets and the associated delivery of water/wastewater services through operational, maintenance and repair activities, while managing health and safety. The team is also responsible for the implementation of the regional operations, maintenance and repair plan that forms part of the national operations, maintenance and repair plan, contributing to the development, management, implementation and approval of the same. Managing change and transformation activities is a key aspect of this team's responsibility particularly in the initial phases as the regional operations team splits into separate water and wastewater teams and ways of working are standardised.
Reporting to the Water Treatment Manager, the Water Treatment Maintenance Team Lead has a remit over a geographical area and is responsible for overseeing planned and reactive mechanical and electrical (M&E) activities across the Water treatment asset base. The Team Leader (Water Treatment Operations M&E) will be responsible for leading and managing the performance of a team of water treatment maintenance operatives and to provide them with the necessary direction and skills to ensure compliance within relevant legislation, whilst operating within budgetary constraints.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for leading and managing the performance of a team of water treatment maintenance operatives and to provide them with the necessary direction and skills to carry out all types of M&E activity to the water asset base to ensure compliance with relevant legislation is maintained
Responsible for the overall management of planned and reactive mechanical and electrical (M&E) activities across the water treatment asset base within a geographical area including pumping stations, water treatment plants and sludge treatment assets
Responsible for managing the undertaking of a range of mechanical tasks, which may include the routine maintenance or removal of pumps, pump component replacements, engines, valves, gearboxes, specialist electrical interface hydraulics and pneumatics, fitting, pipe disconnections, and mechanical devices (such as bearing’s couplings, brakes and safety guards).
Responsible for managing the budget allocated to the team and resource allocation including approval of purchase requisitions
Contribute to the development of water operational, maintenance and repair plans and standard operating procedures as required
Ensure the team works in accordance with defined levels of operational competence, health and safety requirements, QA systems and procedures using the technology provided
Responsible for delivering consistent customer service and managing the potential operational impact of breakdowns that may impact the water asset base
Support in the coordination of incident and emergency response, ensuring all health and safety standards are met and pollution classifications are consistent
Develop the skills of team members through provision of coaching and training in all aspects of the operation of relevant works
Ensure all the relevant documentation is completed and uploaded to the central IT system
Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures that maximise quality of output, efficiency and support the adoption of processes
Validate completion of operational work and raise service requests as required
Responsible for issuing permits to work/Risk Assessments/Method Statement to all relevant contractors and ensure they follow all health and safety procedures
Support Key Account Managers with any queries relating to issues affecting Key Accounts in their area, including site visits where required
Support Contact Centre / Customer Contact Technical Leads with any customer issues/queries, including site visits where required
Liaise with the Water Treatment Operations Team Lead in the provision and maintenance of Water treatment services as required
General Duties and Responsibilities
Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business
Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards.
Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation‑wide objectives.
Provide visible leadership for your team, coaching and developing them to achieve their full potential and deliver business objectives, promoting collaboration and highlighting the behaviours that are expected from everyone in the team.
Conduct duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information, and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation.
Other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Leaving Certificate or equivalent
Mechanical: QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate or equivalent – Craft in apprenticeship such as Pipefitting or Craft of Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting and/or;
Electrical: RECI qualification or registration with a licensed regulatory body. Level 7 Apprenticeship: Industrial Electrician
Minimum of 5 years directly relevant experience of working in a similar role within Water M&E
Team leader skills in particular coaching, motivating and managing performance
In-depth knowledge of the application of the current legislation, standards, processes and procedures relevant to Water treatment operations
Specialist skills and in-depth knowledge of maintaining and operating treatment assets
Capable of building a high performing team and of developing people to realise their full potential and achieve results through effective coaching, delegation and support
Experience of managing and controlling a budget
Experience in a customer focused business
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Effective communication skills, to engage with a broad range of internal stakeholders, customers and front line employees
Experience / understanding of working within a strong health & safety culture
Ability to make decisions based on analysis of information within a very fast paced, customer focused environment
With full training and risk assessment, the role holder must have the ability to work in an environment that is sometimes uncomfortable or potentially hazardous such as working with hazardous chemicals; sewage; confined spaces; lone working; remote working; deep water; animals; noise; hand and arm vibration, etc. This involves successful completion of occupational health assessment confirming suitability to work in such environment.
Sound knowledge and experience of all skills required for operation of treatment assets as well as applied knowledge
Working knowledge of all assets, emergency procedures and sewage hygiene code of practice
Full driving licence
The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is 13/05/2026.
Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.
Please be advised that if successful you will be placed on the salary range based on your skills and experience. The inclusion of the salary range will depend on your level of competence for the role and offers allow room for progression.
Uisce Éireann is an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive place of work and have a robust strategy and framework called ibelong to enable this. We are an equal opportunity employer and through our recruitment process welcome and encourage applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability.
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