Optimisation lead Work, Jobs in Burton On Trent, Eng (with Salaries)

Engineering Capability Lead - Process Optimisation
Rolls-Royce SMR —Derby
- £60,000 - £78,750 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
People Systems, Data & Reporting Lead (FTC)
Greene King Corporate - BRA_001 —Burton-On-Trent
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Merchandising Lead - Optimisation
Boots —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Head of Ecommerce
CW Sellors Group Ltd —Ashbourne
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Head of Category Strategy
Sciensus —Burton-On-Trent
- No degree
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Value Stream Lead
NHS Supply Chain —Nottingham
- £65,920 - £77,553 a year
- Hybrid work
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Patient care
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
2d
Account Analytics Lead, Analytics Services
JLL —Derby
- Azure
- PMP
- DevOps
Senior Logistics Planning Manager
Rolls-Royce SMR —Derby
- £71,000.00 - £93,187.50 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- No degree
- Annual leave
10d
Production Manager
Pennine Healthcare —Derby
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- In-person
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
Quick apply
Account Analytics Lead, Analytics Services
NAB-Jones Lang LaSalle Services —Derby
- Full-time
- Remote
- Azure
- PMP
- DevOps
Quick apply
Lead Engineer – Power Station Integration
Rolls-Royce SMR —Derby
- £60,000 - £78,750 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
Materials Scheduler
WB Power Services Limited —Shepshed East
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
8d
Senior Logistics Programme Manager
Rolls-Royce SMR —Derby
- £71,000.00 - £93,187.50 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- Construction experience
- Leadership
- Annual leave
10d
TRANSPORT AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGER
KERALA MEAT HUT LTD —Uttoxeter
- £44,900.00 - £60,041.53 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
Quick apply
Digital Product Owner MarTech - FTC or Permanent
Greene King Corporate - BRA_001 —Burton-On-Trent
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Agile
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Lead Process Manager - Financial Crime
Capital One —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Annual leave
7d
Senior PMO Manager
Synapri —Nottingham
- £80,000 - £90,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Team management
Head of Customer Growth & Loyalty
Greene King Corporate - BRA_001 —Burton-On-Trent
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AI
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Senior Project Manager
March —Burton-On-Trent
- £0.01 a year
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Hospitality and Learning Lead
YHA England & Wales —Matlock
- £27,300 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- IT
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Engineering Capability Lead - Process Optimisation

Rolls-Royce SMR -
Derby

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Job details

Full-time
£60,000 - £78,750 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Engineering
Continuous improvement

Full job description

Role: Engineering Capability Lead – Process Optimisation

Locations: Hybrid working with with your primary office location being which ever is closest to you: Derby, Warrington or Manchester

Company Mission

Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy crisis. We are in pole position to become a world leader in SMRs and the UK’s premier green export technology.

The Team

Engineering Governance and Process sits at the centre of our engineering ecosystem, shaping how we deliver safe, repeatable and scalable plant design. The team drives consistency, innovation, and discipline across our engineering community, ensuring standards underpin every decision we make.

Role Summary

In this context, we are looking for an Engineering Capability Lead – Process Optimisation, reporting to our Lead Engineer – Continuous Improvement. Working across a broad stakeholder group, this role will lead and deliver process improvements that enhance engineering delivery, strengthen assurance, and embed clear, scalable ways of working across the business.

Key Accountabilities

We’ll need you to:

Leading end-to-end improvement activities, from problem definition through analysis, solution development, implementation, and embedding change
Facilitating workshops and stakeholder engagement to identify inefficiencies, clarify requirements, and drive practical, agreed outcomes
Improving engineering processes, guidance, and lifecycle frameworks to ensure clarity, usability, and consistent application
Developing measures and KPIs, using data and insight to track process effectiveness, compliance, and improvement impact

This is a visible and business-critical role, requiring someone who thrives in ambiguity, brings structure to complex challenges, and builds momentum through collaboration and clear, outcome-focused delivery.

Skills & Experience

Degree in Engineering (or equivalent practical experience within a relevant technical or operational environment)
We’ll ask you about your experience of leading structured improvement or problem-solving activity within engineering, manufacturing, or regulated settings
Strong understanding of engineering processes, lifecycle stages, and governance frameworks, with the ability to translate complexity into practical solutions
Experience using data, stakeholder insight, and continuous improvement tools to drive measurable change

Location

We offer hybrid working, with regular attendance expected at one of our core sites (Derby, Manchester or Warrington), depending on team and business needs.

What’s in it for you

We anticipate paying a salary of between £60,000-£78,750
Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12
Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
£250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases

Selection Process

The process will include an initial conversation with Talent Acquisition, followed by two interview stages.

Due to the nature of our industry, successful candidates will be required to complete BPSS clearance, including DBS and financial probity checks.

Inclusion Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, inclusive, and supportive recruitment practices.

We are happy to discuss flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments where required.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back—there’s no such thing as a perfect candidate. If you feel you meet around 75% of the requirements, we would love to hear from you.

Pay Range:

£60,000.00

£78,750.00

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

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