Yorkshire Water
Sludge Logistics Optimiser
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Sludge Logistics Optimiser
Sludge Logistics Optimiser – Yorkshire Water
About the Role
Yorkshire Water is offering an exciting opportunity to join their Bioresources Team as a [Sludge Logistics Optimiser] in a flexible hybrid role (2 days on-site at Knostrop Water Recycling Centre, Leeds).**
This dynamic role focuses on continually improving sludge logistics solutions to deliver strong commercial, legal, and operational value for Yorkshire Water. You’ll be part of a multi-skilled team with a wide range of responsibilities, from operations and finance to strategic planning and project delivery.
About Yorkshire Water
Backing over 5.4 million residents and millions of visitors across Yorkshire, we ensure:
- Safe, clean drinking water for everyone.
- Reliable wastewater treatment.
- Environmental protection and community support.
As the region’s water and utilities provider, we rely on a dedicated workforce to uphold these commitments 24/7. With new environmental regulations and innovative opportunities emerging, now is an exciting time to contribute to the future of Yorkshire’s water sector. Bioresources plays a critical role in lifting customer and regulatory expectations through ongoing excellence.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary: £42,881 – £50,710 (depending on experience)
- Performance-related bonus: Up to £1,000 annually
- Attractive pension scheme: Up to 12% company contribution
- 25 days’ annual leave + 2 wellness days + bank holidays
- Life assurance (covers 4x pensionable salary)
- Personalised benefits package:
- Health cash plan, critical illness, and dental insurance.
- Partner life assurance.
- Retail savings scheme.
- Online GP service, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted gym memberships.
- Required pre-employment checks: Basic Disclosure Check and security vetting if applicable.
Key Responsibilities
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Core Role Focus Areas
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Logistics & Cost Optimization:
- Integrate logistics spend into commercially driven, cost-effective solutions across the business.
- Collaborate with Bioresources strategic programs to align logistics with broader business goals.
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Compliance & Regulatory Affairs:
- Ensure Waste Carriers Licences are compliant with Environment Agency (EA) regulations.
- Conduct audits, spot checks, and reporting to internal/external regulatory teams.
- Maintain Health & Safety (H&S), legal compliance, and duty of care standards for all waste operations.
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Performance & Cost Savings:
- Investigate root causes of operational underperformance.
- Implement TOTEX (total expenditure)-focused savings across sludge logistics.
- Challenge contract performance and internal KPIs to secure best-value contracts.
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Reporting & Strategic Forecasting:
- Update demand planning for sludge logistics across 650+ Yorkshire Water sites.
- Align medium-long-term forecasting with energy generation targets, regulatory reporting needs.
- Utilise energy reporting metrics to support operational compliance and optimisation.
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Contract & Stakeholder Relations:
- Serve as the primary liaison between:
- Yorkshire Water operations and onsite contractors.
- Third-party logistics providers for demand planning and service delivery.
- Resolve customer queries (C-MEX**)** to improve public relations.
- Serve as the primary liaison between:
Technical & System Integration
- Utilise SAP, SCADA, RTS, JRP, Fleet Telematics and Tacho systems.
- Contribute to tactical & strategic Sliming (Sludge) Process projects via activity improvement plans.
What Experience & Qualifications You’ll Need
To excel in this role, you’ll have:
- Specialised knowledge of logistics, waste management, or sludge process optimization.
- Track record of identifying financial savings and improving operational efficiency.
- Able to analyse surveillance data, propose data-driven solutions, and report on performance trends.
- Strategic forecasting expertise, with experience working across third parties and regulators.
- Strong constituent engagement skills to persuade stakeholders for change.
- Legal compliance expertise, including Waste Carriers Licence requirements and environmental regulations.
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Desirable (but not essential):
- Previous water or utilities industry experience.
- Hands-on work in operational roles related to sludge, waste treatment, or resource logistics.
- Experience managing third-party suppliers or risks.
- Familiarity with operational contract audits and audit preparation.
flexible Working & Culture Support
While we operate a 24/7 essential services model, we strongly encourage a work life balance. That’s why:
- Ajare flexible hybrid work (2 days on-site, alternating work arrangements) so you can be based at Knostrop Water Recycling Centre, Leeds.
- Will accommodate job share initiatives to support childcare or personal commitments.
- Childcare or family-related flexibility is considered on an individual basis.
We’re an inclusive employer and actively support adjusted recruitment policies for all applicants.
Why Join Yorkshire Water?
- Impact: Be part of a team that directly benefits 5.4 million people.
- Innovation: Shape sustainability through emerging environmental policies.
- Diverse Opportunities: Work with colleagues in Bioresources, operations, commercial and legal teams.
Apply now – Closing Date: 19th July Contact us to discuss why a career in Yorkshire Water could be your next career defining move! :=tea machines:
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