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Water Maintenance Process Assistant 

 

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 £26,410 - £32,843
  • A Company 4x4 Vehicle for Work Duties
  • 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 Raw Water Maintenance Process Assistant 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!

 

Locations: Leeds / Bradford /Halifax/ Huddersfield / Sheffield / Barnsley

 

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

 

We have some exciting opportunities for Raw Water Maintenance Process Assistants to join the Service Delivery 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 Distribution are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. 

 

Where you fit in:

 

As our Raw Water Maintenance Process Assistant you will

 

A Maintenance Process Assistant is a key frontline operator who makes sure water assets stay safe, clean, and functional, supporting the reliable delivery of raw water into the network.

 

  • You will be part of a dedicated raw water maintenance team responsible for the upkeep of all the on-line monitoring equipment and routine maintenance of the catchwater and raw water assets including  impounding reservoirs.
  • You will maintain and promote a safe working environment and operate within Yorkshire Water’s IMS and Health & Safety procedures and policies.
  • You will ensure the smaller assets and intakes are routinely cleared of vegetation and are serviceable and carry out ad-hoc sampling.
  • You will operate and maintain assets in accordance with the company’s Water Resource Allocation Plan guidelines to deliver the optimum resource and ensure compliance with statutory requirements (Water Quality, Environment Agency, H&S, The Reservoirs Act, Water Industries Act 1991).
  • You will also support the team in responding to external customer enquiries and complaints, investigating problems, and identifying solutions with key stakeholders such as Contract Partners, Estate owners, Planning Authorities, National Parks, Environment Agency and Farmers.
  • You will carry out small Civil activities such as, Repairing and laying drainage, Dry stone wall repairs, Stock fencing repairs and replacements, minor private road repairs, Minor re-pointing of small wave walls and spillways. Valve testing and exercising. Also Maintenance of various raw water buildings around the reservoirs
  • Confined space working and working at height are part of the role and will therefore require a medical

 

What skills & qualifications you will need:

 

  • The successful candidate will be comfortable working practically and outdoors in all weather conditions. You will have previous experience/knowledge of working in an operational environment where Health and Safety is key. Previous experience of using Plant equipment, Tractors, Mini Digger and Excavators is desirable, although full training will be provided.
  • You will be confident using a range of IT systems and be able to learn new things quickly. You will have excellent planning and organisational skills and be able to meet deadlines and prioritise work effectively. You will be a confident communicator able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
  • It is desirable that you have previous experience in a commercial orientated and/or regulated environment or within the broader utilities, process, or manufacturing industry sectors.
  • You will need a full, valid UK driving licence as you will be driving to sites across the Yorkshire region. You will be provided with a Company 4 x 4 Vehicle as part of the role.

 

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 an experienced Raw Water Maintenance Process Assistant professional 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 – 24th April 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.

 

 

What's in it for you?

Career enhancement and development, colleague well-being and a genuinely positive work experience for all are key priorities. We are continuously evolving and improving our ways of working and you will support us in achieving our vision of 'taking responsibility for the water environment for good'.

If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply on line and complete the application process.

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.

The Kelda Group provides water and sewerage services to domestic and business customers across the UK, managing the following subsidiary companies: - 

Yorkshire Water, is the main subsidiary company providing water and sewerage services to 4.7 million people and 130,000 businesses in the Yorkshire region. Its activities are regulated by the Water Services Regulation Authority, Ofwat Loop Customer Management Ltd specialises in delivering customer service support to Yorkshire Water that includes billing, debt recovery and incident management. Employing more than 600 people, Loop have built up an impressive list of industry awards and achievements since being created in 2000 and is currently listed in the Sunday Times Top 100 list as being one of the best companies to work for.

Kelda Water Services (KWS) manages Kelda's non-regulated water and waste water contract operations. It is now the second biggest player in the UK market for outsourced clean and waste water services.

Kelda Water Services Retail offer quality, integrity and partnership but it is never just about the technologies behind our solutions in water. It is about the structure, delivery and even the financing of those solutions, and about giving our customers a level of convenience they never knew was possible.

KeyLand Developments Limited (KeyLand Developments) is responsible for managing, developing and disposing of the group's surplus property assets, either on its own or in partnership with outside organisations.

Kelda Group values equality, diversity and inclusion we believe that everyone should be treated with respect. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, religion or belief and trade union membership.

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.

Raw Water Maintenance Process Assistant

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