Water Quality Data Technician

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 £26,873 - £33,162
• 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 Water Quality Data Technician 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: Base location is dependent on home location / Hybrid Working

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Water Quality Data Technician to join the Water Quality 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. 

The Water Quality Team plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and quality of the drinking water we supply to our customers and in managing the environmental impact of our wastewater operations. This team is responsible for monitoring water quality, analysing data, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. By joining this team, you will be contributing directly to the health and well-being of the communities we serve and the protection of the environment.

Where you fit in:

As our Water Quality Data Technician you will:

• Provide the main focus for production and sign-off of DWI monthly reporting (MS Access database) including shared responsibilities with other scientists for collation of monthly exception proformas.
• Co-ordinate production of Summary data and commentaries to Local Authorities published on share drive and for web use.
• Produce ad-hoc data returns to stakeholders as appropriate, including:
• Maintaining extranet reports for Business Customer Services
• Reports for Dialysis patients.
• Assist Water Quality Managers in collation and dissemination of results of samples from incidents and contacts to UKHSA, local health authorities, CC Water and DWI.
• Use and maintain the Sample Manager IT application to pre-schedule/ re-schedule samples, move sample runs and produce data for monthly returns.
• Ensure that the regulatory sampling programme meets the requirements of the Water Supply (WaterQuality) 2016 Regulations, and the operational sampling programme meets the needs of the business for water quality data to manage its operations.
• Maintain the fails detail files used in production of balanced scorecard measures (e.g. Compliance Risk Index etc) and compliance graphs.
• Assist in DWI vertical audit of samples.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Experience of understanding where your role fits within a business plan and then developing ways to deliver the outputs.
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external relationships.
• Experience of supporting and embedding change, able to influence and drive the right culture and behaviours.
• Clearly demonstrate the Yorkshire Water company values and behaviours.
• Scientific/Technical background preferably to degree level or significant relevant experience.
• IT literacy (including Sample Manager, ICE, SAP, MS Office suite of applications, GIS systems).
• Working knowledge of water treatment and catchment management practices.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Experience of understanding where they fit within a business plan.
• A full valid EU driving licence

You will also benefit from having:

• Data analysis and validation.
• Regulatory Awareness.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Rigorous attention to detail to ensure 'right first time' performance.

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 want to learn more about Water Quality Data Technician 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 - 7th May 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.