Production Planning Analyst

The Role We have a development great opportunity for a Production Planning Analyst to join our Production Planning team. The Production Planning team is pivotal in the management and optimisation of the regional water supply system.

Your role as Production Planning Analyst will be to calculate the Power and Chemicals OPEX costs of running the regional water supply system, providing marginal costs specific to site whilst tracking and monitoring overall water production. You'll also assist in the development and implementation of an optimised Water Production Plan within the regional aqueduct and LDTM system. This will also include Outage Planning.

What You'll Be Doing To liaise with Procurement and Energy teams to obtain up to date costs of power and chemicals used in water treatment and distribution.

To assist in the development and management, of the Chemical and Power budgets Circa 45

Million plus.

Monthly Variance reporting to Finance and Water treatment managers with regard to Chemical and Power budgets.

To develop and manage systems to monitor and ensure continuity of water supply. Taking into account water resources, outages and demand.

To provide technical and analytical during significant events and incidents.

Power and Chemicals Budget Preparation and Variance Monitoring.

To maintain and administer the Production Outage Permit system.

To maintain and administer the Water Budget and associated tools.

To further develop and embed the MISER modelling tool.

To assist in future development of Water Production Data.

To use relevant data sources to calculate the marginal unit rates of operating water treatment works & pumping stations.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship

What We're Looking For Understanding of the issues concerning the operation of Water Supply as a whole, including treatment, pumping, hydraulics, water quality standards and QA.Knowledge of the regulatory framework within which the Water business operates.

Knowledge of cost drivers for the business.

Oral and written communication, report and procedure writing, organising and decision making.

Ability to use a wide range of computer systems.

Ability to work on own initiative with little supervision but also work to well in a team.

What We Offer A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidaysA competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover

Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievementsA comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme

My Gym Discounts  - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions

Best Doctors Salary Finance Wealth at Work courses

Deals and discountsEVolve Car Scheme Employee Assistance Plan Mental health first aiders

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Enhanced parental leave schemes

Salary - 48,089

Work Type
- Onsite

Job Location
- Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Role Type
- Permanent

Employment Type

- Full Time Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.