Mechanical Engineer 

  
Salary & Benefits(4a): £47,172 - £57,716 + company car scheme + up to 10% pension with 5% contribution + annual bonus + retail savings schemes + online GP access + life assurance cover + free on-site parking + 25 days holiday + 1 wellbeing day + bank holidays 

Location: Buttershaw / hybrid Working – averaging 2 days in the office / on-site per week with regular regional travel.

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

 
We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join the Engineering 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. The Engineering Team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.   
 
 
As part of a larger team, you will provide support to the company’s Principal Mechanical Engineer, delivering expertise and knowledge within the discipline of Mechanical Engineering. You will be responsible for leading and supporting technical investigations across a wide range of initiatives, provide support to other engineering managers, as well as the company’s capital investment team supporting the design and integration of projects, schemes and assets. You will also be responsible for the development of work scopes and packages to be delivered by selected contractors or directly by the Engineering Teams. As part of the role, you will also manage the review and annual update of Yorkshire Waters Engineering Specifications and be appointed as Deputy Authorising Engineer on behalf of the Principal Mechanical Engineer.

Where you fit in: 
As a Mechanical Engineer you will have

•    Knowledge of integrated mechanical systems including water and wastewater process plant, pumping and pumping systems, pressure systems and lifting equipment etc.
•    Previous and proven technical/process/discipline specific experience within a process related or production-based operations.
•    Be capable of developing and writing of engineering standards/specifications, procedures and documentation.
•    Be capable of developing engineering solutions and incorporating these into a work package/specification for delivery.
•    Have the ability to effectively communicate and present engineering strategy and data within both the engineering community and the wider business.
•    Demonstrate ability to train and communicate new initiatives and obtain "buy in" from stakeholders at all levels.
•    Develops and maintains effective internal and external relationships. 

  
What skills & qualifications you will need: 

•    A good understanding of relevant legislation including Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) 2000 and Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998.
•    Have experience and good understanding of rotating and non-rotating mechanical equipment within the water industry.
•    Provide the technical knowledge and expertise to lead or support engineering Investigations for equipment/asset or process performance shortfalls for entry into Yorkshire Water’s Business Risk Management (BRM) system.
•    Deliver small projects under the mechanical capital delivery programme
•    Provide technical and project support to capital, engineering colleges and the business.
•    Provide coaching and mentoring to support the transfer of specialist knowledge and succession planning within Yorkshire Water.
•    Drive excellent standards and performance in health and safety, risk management and control of work and ensure compliance with the YW Safety Policy.
•    Be appointed and fulfil the role of the company’s Deputy Authorising Engineer (Mechanical).
•    Minimum HNC qualified in an appropriate Engineering Discipline

 
You will also benefit from having: 

•    Experience within a large-scale engineering or process related industry.
•    Experience of leading and embedding change, able to influence and drive right culture and behaviours.
•    Previous experience gained within the water or wastewater sectors or within the broader utilities, process or manufacturing industry sectors.
•    Experience with pumps/pumping systems and their design.
•    Degree qualified in an appropriate Engineering Discipline
•    Has or is working towards membership of a recognised Engineering Institution at Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status. 
  
 
We embrace a flexible working model, where our hybrid setup typically requires an average of 2 days in the office / on site per week. This could be slightly more when collaborative efforts, training or meeting deadlines demand it. For those who prefer to work on-site, our office is open Monday-Friday during working hours.   

 
If you’re an experienced Mechanical Engineering professional and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you. 

We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.

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. 

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