Planning Engineer

Viridor

  • Glasgow
  • £45,408 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Our Vision is to be the UK's leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow? Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to wasteViridor is at the forefront of waste management and resource recovery in the UK, operating the largest network of Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs). We play a crucial role in supporting the UK's climate goals by diverting waste from landfills and transforming it into valuable energy resources.We have an opportunity in Glasgow for a Planning Engineer to join our team working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.The salary for this role will be £45,408 per year and participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits.The closing date for applications is 30th September 2025. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.The Planning Engineer will be responsible for planning and scheduling of all maintenance and project activities at the GRREC ERF Plant, and provide support to the Engineering and Operations team as necessary.
Acting as a connection between the Engineering and Operations departments during the daily meetings, the Planning Engineer will update and issue daily Plans of maintenance and scheduled maintenance.
They will need to use all available planning tools and the CMMS to ensure the correct resources are available in a safe and efficient working environment.This role is a key role and shall ensure that the Work Management Procedure is adhered to by all departments. This includes monitoring and presenting KPI data from the CMMS.What we are looking for:
  • Experience of CMMS and project / planning tools such as MS Project/ Primavera P6
  • An understanding of maintenance planning and scheduling, spare materials management, asset management tools and techniques
  • They should have experience in a planning or scheduling role in a process industry or power plant.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels
  • Able to work to tight time schedules
  • Possess the appropriate Engineering / Technicial qualifications such as HNC / HND (or equivalent)
To view the profile, which outlines the person specification and list of responsibilities in full, pleaseHow to applyClick apply at the bottom of the page and you will be asked to create a profile. Make sure you have an up-to-date CV ready!We are a Great Place to WorkThere has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio.What we can offer youWe invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join -As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

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