Workplace Experience 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 £26.873 - £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 Workplace Experience 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: 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.  You will be expected to travel to other sites across our network and therefore a full UK driving licence is needed with less than 6 points. 

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Workplace Experience Controller to join the Corporate Services 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. Logistics are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

Where you fit in!

As our Workplace Experience Controller you will;

•    Ensure that all sites comply with all statutory regulations, inspections, Codes of Practice, COSHH and relevant Health & Safety legislation and policies.

•    To carry out periodic building checks, raising jobs for any non-conformances.

•    To Induct Contractors to site, ensuring they are aware of YW company procedures and site-specific hazards.

•    To act as Operational Representative, where necessary, as defined in the Control of Work Procedure, acting as a second reviewer of Contractor RAMS documentation. Too ensure that all work undertaken on behalf of Workplace Experience complies with statutory compliance and Health & Safety requirements, adhering to all Yorkshire Water Safeguard protocols and guidelines.

•    Responsible for controlling accurate and comprehensive administrative records, including emergency information, health and safety logbooks and compliance log sheets.

•    To read, understand and comply with YW Management Procedures relevant to the role.

•    Liaising with contractor’s whilst on site in regard to building maintenance and services, adopting overall responsibility for the coordination and management of maintenance and repair services. 

•    To ensure that all service delivery is provided within budgetary constraints.  Ensuring that any non-conformance to the PO or Plan is highlighted on a timely basis.

•    To provide support and to act as the prime interface between building needs and services.

•    To ensure maintenance of fire alarm, and firefighting equipment are in operational condition.

•    Identify all locations of emergency lighting, risers, electrical distribution boards, stopcocks, and all isolation points, and understand what services they provide within each building.

•    Act as Fire Marshal and 1st Aider for all emergencies and planned evacuation procedures whilst on site.

•    To ensure that the Property and Equipment asset register are maintained.

•    To provide Written/verbal reports as required.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

•    Full UK Driving Licence (with no more than 6 points) so that you can visit the sites across Yorkshire Water as and when required.

•    Relevant Facilities experience.

•    Basic awareness of M&E.

•    Relevant H&S knowledge (Example ISOH managing safely).

•    Understanding principles of Risk Assessments and Method statements.

•    Full driving licence.

•    1st Aider (fully trained and Certificate in date).

•    Fire Marshal – fully trained in all aspects of fire duties.

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 Workplace Experience Controller with knowledge of H&S and M&E 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 Sunday 9th November at midnight.

Interviews to be announced shortly.

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 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.

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.