Role: Senior Operator (Pumping)

Salary & Benefits: Salary £31,094 to £37,249 per annum dependant on experience, company van, annual bonus, attractive pension scheme (Up to 12% company contribution), life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary, equivalent of 25 days annual leave, bank holidays, (additional days in lieu of working any bank holidays), plus a wellness day and development opportunities in line with the Senior Operator progression plan. We also offer a fantastic flexible benefits package, where you can choose from benefits such as health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.  Colleagues also have access to a retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: We have an opportunity for a Senior Operator to join the Pumping team at Yorkshire Water, covering the Whitby area of East Yorkshire, therefore a full valid driving licence is a requirement of this role (with no more than 6 points). As a Senior Operator you will be helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out of core hours stand-by rota, covering your area and any other areas when required as per current arrangements, therefore flexibility is essential. This will typically be 1 week in 8 but can be subject to change.

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. Process & Pumping are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. 

As a Senior Operator you will safely deliver operational maintenance pumping activities associated with the operation of the wastewater assets base. You will drive for the optimisation of all pumping performance targets in line with company expectations.

Where you fit in:

As our Senior Operator you will operate, maintain, and optimise wastewater pumping assets, ensuring that compliance with environmental regulations and Health & Safety is achieved and managed.

• Be responsible for routine operations, sampling, reporting, data analysis and basic maintenance checks to prevent failure.
• Manage and prioritise workload according to available resource.
• Numerous administration duties including job conversions, raising purchase orders, supporting with resource planning and team hubs.
• Take ownership of the site and maintain a safe working environment by always implementing and adhering to Health and Safety procedures. This will include the management of contractors via Control of Work, inducting visitors onto sites and mitigating and resolving hazards as they arise.

 What skills, experience and qualifications you will need:

• Our Wastewater pumping assets contain a range of complex processes and control systems, so you will need to be able to demonstrate that you can learn technical processes and be able to problem solve and drive process improvements.
• The role is a mixture of technical, analytical, administrative, and manual duties, and each part should be met with interest. It is also essential that you have attention to detail to ensure 'right first-time performance', and that you can work on your own and as part of a team, developing and maintaining effective internal and external relationships.
• The successful candidate will need a practical mindset, enjoy working outdoors and be comfortable in taking a hands-on approach to work tasks. You will also need:
• A full valid driving licence is essential as you will be required to travel to various operational sites as part of your daily activities. (with no more than six points).
• The ability to solve problems and ‘think on your feet’ in the field is essential.
• The ability to work as part of a team or alone is essential.
• Previous experience of using IT systems such as word is essential as you will be capturing necessary site information on a Toughbook, a mobile computer device.
• A positive outlook and an exceptional ‘pride in everything you do’ attitude is essential.

You will also benefit from having:

• Knowledge and/or previous experience of wastewater treatment.
• CABWI/NVQ/BTEC level 2/3 in wastewater treatment.
• B+E category for towing on your driving license.

Although our assets are operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year the company is committed to support flexible work patterns and job share options, where possible, to give you more control over your time and responsibilities. Whether you have child-care responsibilities or are looking for the ideal work-life balance our flexible options can offer work patterns that suit your needs.

If you’re an experienced field based 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. Please apply online and complete the application process and uploading an up-to-date copy of your CV, outlining your relevant experience for the role.

Recruitment Process

Closing Date: 8th July

Interviews: TBC

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

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.

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.