Head of Syphons

Oneline Surveys

  • Somerset
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
Head of SyphonsWellington- on-sitePermanent, full-timeCompetitive salary + Bonus + Car allowance/Company vehicle + Company benefitsOneline are looking for a strategic and results-oriented Head of Syphons to oversee and optimise all aspects of syphon cleaning services. This will include tactical planning, coordination and performance management of specialised operational teams delivering cleansing, CCTV surveys, deep suction, tankering, and more.More about the role:
  • Oversee service-line operations (e.g., syphon cleansing and all associated services, confined space entry).
  • Ensure service delivery is completed efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.
  • Ensure operations follow ISO standards (e.g., ISO 14001 for Environmental Management, ISO 45001 for Health & Safety).
  • Conduct audits and reviews of operational procedures, waste handling, and environmental impact.
  • Manage and lead operations managers, project and technical managers, supervisors and field crews.
  • Lead training, recruitment, and performance evaluations.
  • Review scheduling and compliance of jetting units, tankers, CCTV vans, and safety equipment.
  • Lead on optimisation of vehicle and plant uptime through preventive maintenance planning.
  • Maintain key client relationships, oversee SLAs, and produce operational reports.
  • Adequately resolve any escalated service issues.
  • Develop positive, meaningful relationships with new and existing customers.
  • Generate growth in existing contracts.
  • Support the wider team in generation of new opportunities.
  • Close liaison with counterparts in Group to recognise wider opportunities.
  • Contribute to annual budget setting and investment requirements.
About you:
  • Extensive experience of the water, drainage, construction industry or similar.
  • Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary team.
  • Experience of working within a highly regulated and compliance driven environment.
  • Demonstratable experience of complex problem solving.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.
  • Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
What we can offer you:
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave
  • Company pension
  • Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)
  • Medicash Plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support)
  • Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Training and career progression opportunities
About us:For over 15 years Oneline has been supporting customers with expert diagnostics, maintenance, and monitoring on their complex infrastructure to keep their networks flowing. A family run business, we are a specialist drainage company that began with CCTV surveys and moved into jetting. We diversified into larger, more complex projects such as tank cleaning and tankering, growing the fleet to match our customers’ requirements.We work together with our customers in the water industry to reduce pollution through superior kit, and highly experienced operatives.As we continue to grow into new sectors, we are expanding our depot network to serve customers better, with faster response times and greater specialisms.At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company – we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.

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