ERF Plant Manager
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Salary: 76k - 86k + Company Car / Allowance + Annual Bonus
Grade: GGS14
Location: Battlefield ERF, Vanguard Way, Shrewsbury SY1 3TG
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. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.
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:
- Access to our company 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:
- Responsible for the delivery of the client contract and compliance
- Direction and coordination of all aspects of the Energy Recovery Facility, liaising with the site Operations Manager and Maintenance Manager
- Drive high levels of contract performance
- Assist in establishing annual goals and objectives while supporting the strategy for the business unit
- Maintain profit and loss ratios
- Deliver operational efficiencies and cost-saving solutions
- Act with a large degree of autonomy
- Manage and support your teams to be the best that they can be
- Prepare annual budgets
- Interact with internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis
- Liaise with relevant experts within your region and across the business to design and implement technical solutions
- Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement
- Communicate business objectives, performance and other matters of business to staff
What we're looking for:
- Previous technical experience from a continuous process background
- Degree, or equivalent in an engineering discipline
- Strong leadership skills
- Previous experience of working at a senior level
- Ability to successfully support and manage your teams by offering them guidance and taking a mentor approach to your direct reports
- Negotiating and influencing skills
- Strong commercial acumen
- Familiar with Industrial Health and safety compliance
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.
If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.
Job Posting End Date:
22-09-2025
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.