Occupational Health Adviser

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 £44.674 - £55,842
• 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 Occupational Health Advisor progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus 2 extra wellness days!
• 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:  This role will initially be based in Bradford but we’re moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working 2 days in the office a week – Bradford/Leeds)

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Occupational Health Advisor to join the Occupational Health 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. Occupational Health are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. 

We're looking for an experienced Occupational Health Adviser to join our Occupational Health & Safety Team. This is a varied role where you'll work with managers and employees across Yorkshire Water, providing professional occupational health advice and support that helps people stay safe, healthy and at work.

Where you fit in:

As our Occupational Health Advisor you will

• You'll be responsible for managing occupational health referrals, advising on fitness for work, workplace adjustments and rehabilitation plans, as well as supporting wellbeing initiatives across the business.
• You'll work closely with managers, HR colleagues and external healthcare professionals to ensure practical and balanced outcomes for both employees and the business.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• We're looking for someone with significant experience in an occupational health setting, who is a Registered General Nurse (RGN) and holds a recognised Occupational Health qualification with registration on Part 3 of the NMC register. You'll be confident managing your own caseload, building effective relationships and providing clear, evidence-based advice on a range of occupational health matters.
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• Experience working in utilities, manufacturing, engineering or another operational environment would be beneficial, but most importantly you'll be passionate about helping people and promoting a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture.

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're looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference, work as part of an experienced Occupational Health & Safety team and help support the wellbeing of colleagues across Yorkshire Water, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing date 25th July 2026

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.

No agencies please.