Technical Plant Engineer

SUEZ UK; Billingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% annual bonus

Life assurance policy (3x)

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + k,

Sick pay

Employer pension 5%

Job summary

Technical Plant Engineer - Processing at SUEZ UK is a role spanning national site support and hands-on engineering. You will work with energy,Processing and alternative energy facilities across the UK, improving reliability and sustainability while collaborating with site teams.

This position offers travel across sites, with hybrid working options and a strong emphasis on safety, compliance and continuous improvement with the wider technical organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience within a process, power, waste management or heavy engineering environment.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, compliance requirements and management systems.
• A degree or higher qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• An understanding of project management principles and experience supporting engineering projects.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical support to energy, alternative energy and processing facilities across the UK.
• Collaborating with technical teams, site leaders and stakeholders to maintain high operational standards.
• Supporting the resolution of site-based engineering and technical issues.
• Assisting with project management activities, including equipment upgrades and improvement initiatives.
• Promoting safe working practices, compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Process engineering

Power engineering

Waste management

Heavy engineering

Environmental compliance

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Technical Plant Engineer - Processing

The more efficiently our sites operate, the better they are for the environment and our business. As part of our nationwide technical team, you'll help support our processing facilities across the UK, contributing to a more sustainable future while ensuring the highest industry standards are met.

At SUEZ, we act for what truly matters for the environment, for society, and for the future. This is the place for people who want to make a real impact, not just watch from the side lines. Join us and help drive positive change through innovative solutions that build a more resilient and sustainable world.

Salary: £49,616

Benefits: up to 10% annual bonus, 3 x life assurance policy, 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (and holiday buy back scheme) sick pay and 5% employer pension

Location: Can be based anywhere in the UK but will require national travel 2-3 days per week on sites (2 days WFH)

Hours: 37.5 hours Monday - Friday

What will you be doing?

This engineering role offers the opportunity to work closely with technical specialists, site management teams and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You'll provide day-to-day technical support, help solve operational challenges and contribute to projects that improve performance, reliability and sustainability across our sites.

• Providing technical support to energy, alternative energy and processing facilities across the UK.
• Collaborating with technical teams, site leaders and stakeholders to maintain high operational standards.
• Supporting the resolution of site-based engineering and technical issues.
• Assisting with project management activities, including equipment upgrades and improvement initiatives.
• Promoting safe working practices, compliance and continuous improvement.

What are the requirements?

We're looking for a Chartered Engineer, or someone working towards chartership, who is passionate about engineering, sustainability and making a positive impact. Whether you're an experienced professional or building on a strong early-career foundation, we'll support your continued development through learning opportunities, collaboration and real responsibility.

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

• Experience within a process, power, waste management or heavy engineering environment.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, compliance requirements and management systems.
• A degree or higher qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• An understanding of project management principles and experience supporting engineering projects.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Who we are

At SUEZ, your career is a journey full of possibilities. With diverse roles across multiple activities and locations, we empower you to shape your own path. Here, you're encouraged to learn, grow, and take ownership of your development because when you thrive, we all succeed.

At SUEZ, respect is at the heart of everything we do for each other, for our customers, and for the communities we serve. We foster inclusive, caring environments where diversity, wellbeing, safety, and solidarity are more than values they're everyday realities. These principles shape how we work together, every day. We're committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and included.

At SUEZ, your work truly matters driving action and shaping a more resilient, sustainable future.