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, depending on experience £46,497 - £56,613
* Company Car Benefit
* 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 Recycling Manager 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!
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Recycling Manager to join the Bioresources team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?
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.
This role is to deliver a sustainable sludge treatment and recycling operation for the management of waste water sludges. To ensure that the company has a safe, compliant and cost effective operation delivering high quality sludge products
Where you fit in:
As our Recycling Manager you will
* Lead Yorkshire Water’s sludge recycling operations, ensuring alignment with AMP7 and AMP8 strategies and adapting to evolving regulatory requirements, including the Cunliffe Review.
* Inspire and manage the Recycling Team by setting clear expectations, conducting meaningful performance discussions, and fostering a culture of accountability and recognition.
* Champion health, safety, and environmental compliance, driving high standards in risk management and control of work in line with Yorkshire Water’s Safety Policy.
* Embed strategic change by improving operational practices, data quality, systems, and processes to ensure continued compliance and future readiness.
* Collaborate across the Biosolids team, linking individual contributions to broader team objectives and delivering sustainable performance against industry benchmarks.
* Build strong external relationships, including with other water companies for benchmarking, and with regulators such as the EA and EH to secure positive outcomes.
* Lead operational contract management of sludge treatment partners, ensuring delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality sludge products.
* Support national strategy development, contributing to regulatory reporting (OFWAT, EA), engaging with key customers, and embedding Kelda’s vision of “Taking responsibility for the water environment for good.”
What skills & qualifications you will need:
* Develops and maintains effective internal and external relationships.
* Experience of supporting and embedding change, able to influence and drive the right culture and behaviours.
* Experience of business planning, resource and budget management.
* Clearly demonstrates the Yorkshire Water company values and behaviours.
* Extensive understanding of sludge treatment and sludge recycling processes with experience of operational site management.
* IT literate with experience in using MS Word & Excel.
* Strong influencing and communication skills.
* Full driving licence.
You will also benefit from having:
* Experience of managing and leading a team with a proven track record of driving sustainable performance against challenging business targets.
* Experience of driving sustainable performance against challenging business targets
* Previous experience in a commercially orientated and / or regulated environment.
* Previous experience gained within the water or waste water sectors or within the broader utilities, process or manufacturing industry sectors.
* Contract management experience including budgetary control.
* IOSH &/ NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification.
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 as a Recycling Manager 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.
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.
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