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Salary: Up to £45,158.62 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hrs per week, mon-fri

Location: Energy Recovery Facility

Bernard Road Service Centre

Sheffield

S4 7YX

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

As a Performance Improvement Technician you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to our company/people's pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

• Monitor and analyse plant performance metrics, including energy consumption, operational efficiency, and production output, gathering and interpreting data from both operational and maintenance perspectives
• Work alongside the internal maintenance team on routine and non-routine maintenance tasks including Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) routines, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Support breakdown response activities and contribute to finding improved solutions, personally carrying out improvement work where appropriate, from minor modifications to process enhancements
• Analyse electricity and energy consumption patterns across plant operations and develop and implement strategies to reduce energy consumption and costs
• Review and optimise operational and maintenance processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste while considering both perspectives, collecting and interpreting data from multiple sources
• Lead and coordinate improvement projects from conception to completion, managing contractors on-site, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specification
• Conduct root cause analysis of performance issues and inefficiencies using diagnostic tools and methodologies
• Prepare reports on plant performance/ improvement initiatives, presenting findings and recommendations to management
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organisation, providing training and support to operations and maintenance staff on improvement methodologies
• Ensure all improvement initiatives comply with health, safety, and environmentalregulations, staying current with industry best practices and emerging technologies

What we're looking for;

• Technical qualification in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field (HNC/HND or equivalent)
• 3+ years' experience in plant operations or engineering
• Hands-on maintenance/engineering experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools
• Understanding of energy management principles
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with operations and maintenance teams
• Practical, hands-on approach
• Experience with CMMS systems (SAP, Maximo or equivalent)
• Degree in Engineering (desirable)
• Lean Six Sigma certification (desirable)
• Experience with SCADA systems and energy management standards (desirable)

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.