Metering Stock Controller

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience £26,058 - £32,067
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Metering Stock Controller progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. 
• Retail savings scheme 
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: Buttershaw, Bradford with flexibility to travel across the Yorkshire Region

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday

We have an exciting opportunity for a Metering Stock Controller to join the Water Service Delivery team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Water Service Delivery are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. 

This role sits within the Metering department and is responsible for the technical management of metering stock to ensure operational teams have the correct inventory to meet service demands. It involves overseeing the accurate testing, storage, and classification of stock for either redeployment or manufacturer warranty claims, which must be logged and managed through to resolution using provider systems. The role also ensures all stock is recorded on Metering systems such as SharePoint, including visibility and accountability for items held at regional depots. Compliance with YWS Metering Standards is essential, and the role requires regular reporting on stock levels, with escalation of low stock or quality issues to management to maintain operational efficiency and service quality.

Where you fit in:

As our Metering Stock Controller you will

• Embed and champion new logistics and stock control processes across Metering teams.
• Ensure consistent application of warranty procedures, providing feedback on incorrect asset returns.
• Maintain a clear understanding of Metering asset stock needs and ensure availability.
• Optimise stock levels across Yorkshire store locations to support operational efficiency.
• Establish a centre of excellence for stock management within the Metering function.
• Promote and uphold high standards in health and safety, risk management, and compliance with YW Safety Policy.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovation, embedding new processes and ways of working.
• Ensure safe, tidy, and well-organised stores and drop points, delivering efficient Metering Stores operations.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Ability to work on your own or as part of a Team
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external relationships.
• Clearly demonstrates the Yorkshire Water company values and behaviours.
• Experience of using IT packages for example Excel.
• A good understanding of stores and logistics principles.
• Experience of working in a stock environment.
• Able to identify practical and innovative solutions to challenges.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Current valid driving licence and flexibility to travel across the Yorkshire region.

You will also benefit from having:

• Previous experience in a commercially orientated and / or regulated environment.
• Previous experience gained within the water or wastewater sectors or within the broader utilities, process or manufacturing industry sectors.
• Experience in identifying opportunities for increasing efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Basic knowledge of IT Microsoft systems.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?  

If you’ve got experience as a Stock Controller and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.  

Closing date – 27th August 2025

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.