Job Description

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:




We offer a competitive salary (4b) 41,133 to 48,642 depending on experience. A company car allowance Annual incentive related bonus (1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year). Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) Development opportunities in line with the

Sludge Logistics Optimiser

progression plan 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra wellness day! Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Retail savings scheme Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location:

We have an opportunity for a

Sludge Logistics Optimiser

to join the

Bioresources

at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.

Could this be you?

This is role is a flexible hybrid arrangement, although there is an expectation you will spend 2 days on site at Knostrop WWTW in Leeds, where you will be based.

Work type

: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it's so much more than this.





We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity.





New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Bioresources are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.





The

Sludge Logistics Optimiser

forms an integral of a small multi-skilled flexible technical and operation team focused on continually improving the sludge logistics solution for Yorkshire Water, delivering strong commercial, legal and service value for Yorkshire Water.

Where you fit in:

As our

Sludge Logistics Optimiser,

you will:


Facilitate the integration of logistics spend into a commercially driven cost-effective solution for Yorkshire Water across the entire business, linking into bioresources strategic programme. Ensure Waste Carriers Licence responsibilities are carried out and are auditable from third party provider to satisfy EA regulations and the Yorkshire Water regulations team, including audit/spot checks of operation on Yorkshire Water sites. Undertake investigations, understand root causes of underlying performance problems and cost/implement solutions, influencing and persuading stakeholders to deliver the best solution for Yorkshire Water. Take personal responsibility to deliver real TOTEX cost savings for the business, challenging contractual and internal KPIs to ensure best value for the business. Main point of contact between Yorkshire Water operations/onsite contractors and third-party provider dealing with demand planning for sludge logistics from over 650 sites with several different sludge products. Contribute to medium/long term tactical and strategic forecasting of business plans and delivery schedules ensuring alignment with sludge strategy. Able to flex across several 'workstations' within the multi-skilled team with a wide range of responsibilities from operations, finance, legal compliance, strategic planning, business integration and project delivery. Managing the process of income/ volume demand / reporting / recording and ensuring sludge supply to achieve energy generation targets to satisfy both internal and regulation requirements for reporting. Using experience and technical knowledge of regulation requirements, legal compliance and sludge processes to audit key areas of service within contract such as legal compliance, duty of care compliance, H&S training compliance etc. Ensure that robust financial management and commercial awareness form the foundation of all business decisions, and this is shared with the wider business. Identifying where value is not being realised and presenting alternative commercial solutions to Sludge Operations Manager. Compliance and utilization of all appropriate technical IT systems, including SAP, SCADA, RTS, JRP, Fleet Telematics and Tacho systems. Accountable to deliver attributed projects from Sludge Operations Manager or Bioresources department, building an implementation plan working with key stakeholders and tracking benefits. Working with third party to deliver on commitments for joint initiatives and improvement schemes with operational improvements, strategic resource deployment and innovations in vehicle technology. Investigation and development in line with team and business strategic goals to improve internal business maturity, simultaneously managing several improvement projects, continued operational excellence and cultural change. Liaise as point of contract with public to address and ensure resolution with any customer contacts to drive positive C-MEX interactions.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

Technical knowledge of logistics or waste management, demand modelling and optimization, ideally from a water industry or environmental services background. Proven track record of delivering cost savings and improving operational performance. Ability to analyse problems, find root causes, and implement cost-effective solutions. Strong data management and reporting skills to support energy generation and regulatory needs. Skilled in forecasting and strategic planning for medium and long-term goals. Experience working with third-party contractors and managing service delivery. Strong planning and coordination skills to manage sludge logistics across different sites. Ability to analyse complex data sets to identify underperformance and propose and implement solutions Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders and gaining agreement for improvement and action Commercial awareness with a focus on cost savings and value for money. Good communication skills to deal with customer queries and ensure positive outcomes.

You will also benefit from having:

Experience and familiarity of opportunities and constraints within the end-to-end sludge process Experience in identifying and implementing process improvement Experience in managing workloads and commercial relationships with third parties Experience within or working with the utilities industry, experience within an operational/delivery role Familiarity with audit processes and good understanding of waste regulations and legal compliance (e.g. Waste Carriers Licence, EA regulations).




Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it's important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn't always easy!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you've got experience in logistics or waste management and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

Closing Date: 18th September

Interview Date: TBC

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.





All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.





We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.





If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.





Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.