Job Title: Nights Field Team Leader
Location: Deephams (Thames Water)
Salary: £35,840.84 + £3,000 Night Allowance
Hydrosave is a leading specialist pipeline inspection, leak detection, valve maintenance and water audit company. The business is dedicated to finding new ways to optimise the efficient use, maintenance and management of water networks.
Hydrosave works as a tier one framework supplier to UK water utilities and as a trusted partner to consultants, contractors and commercial water customers. Focusing purely on underground infrastructure, innovation and specialist expertise is the focus: our people are water industry experts with unparalleled experience and in-depth knowledge of their technical disciplines.
Are you an experienced field leader with a strong focus on safety, performance, and team development? We’re looking for a Nights Field Team Leader to play a critical role in delivering high-quality leakage operations across the Thames Water framework.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead from the front, drive productivity, and create a positive safety-led culture within a vital operational environment.
Reporting to the Operations Support Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating night-time field operations, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with client and business expectations.
You will act as the key link between field teams, the office, and senior management—supporting operational delivery, developing people, and maintaining excellent client relationships.
The Role:
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Lead, motivate, and manage night shift field teams to deliver high performance
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Plan, coordinate, and oversee nightly field operations to meet safety, quality, and productivity targets
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Allocate work effectively based on team capability and operational needs
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Act as the main point of contact between field teams, management, and clients
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Monitor performance, complete audits, and drive continuous improvement
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Promote and embed business processes and best practice across teams
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Champion health, safety, and wellbeing, ensuring full compliance at all times
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Ensure accurate reporting of incidents, performance, and operational data
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Support training, development, and progression of team members
What you’ll need:
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Strong health and safety awareness
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Knowledge of water networks and leakage operations
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Proven team leadership and people management skills
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Experience auditing field-based operational activities
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Excellent client management and customer-focused approach
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Flexible approach to shift patterns (night work essential)
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
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Confident communicator, both written and verbal
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Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
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Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to work independently or as part of a team
What you’ll get in return:
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Family-Friendly Leave
Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days. -
Financial & Life Assurance
Life Assurance cover (role dependant) and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options. -
Health & Wellbeing
Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents. -
Lifestyle & Perks
Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers. -
Professional Development
Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities -
Inclusion & Belonging
Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, and more. -
Performance & Recognition
Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards. -
Flexibility & Opportunities
Overtime available and flexible shifts
At South Staffordshire Limited, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.
We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.
We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.
