Resource Engineer - Water Service Delivery

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 £31,862 - £38,827
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Resource Engineer 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 cover the Halifax / Huddersfield areas

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Confined space working and working at height are part of the role and will therefore require a medical. You will also be required to work on a standby rota

We have an exciting opportunity for a Resource Engineer to join the Water 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. Kelda are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

The successful applicant will help to deliver an outstanding (efficient and effective) accounting service to the whole of the Kelda group and support delivery of the department purpose, principally by provision of financial & management information for statutory and regulatory accounting purposes.

In addition, you will provide support to the wider team, and provide a high-quality financial service while adhering to working best practices and financial control procedures.

Where you fit in:

As our Resource Engineer you will

• Working with the team to deliver excellent performance by understanding how individual performance links to achieving wider team objectives.
• Operate within Water Quality Manual Procedures and ensure compliance with statutory requirements (Water Quality, Environment Agency, H&S, The Reservoirs Act, Water Industries Act 1991)
• Maintain and promote a safe working environment at all times, both for colleagues and customers
• Operate raw water assets, achieving financial targets for unit costs within regulatory compliance and in accordance with WRAP guidelines to deliver the optimum resource
• Demonstrate financial awareness when making day to day business decisions and be responsible for the financial expenditure relating directly to the cost of water production and asset maintenance (excluding salaries).
• Liaise with other bodies where necessary (Estate owners, Planning Authorities, National Parks, Environment Agency and Farmers etc.) in response to customer enquiries and/or complaints, resolving issues and implementing solutions
• Demonstrate relentless drive, energy and determination to deliver sustainable outperformance for YW that rigorously achieves our vision to overachieve against demanding competitive industry benchmarks
• Be aware of the interaction of activities (planning issues, herbicide spraying, private spring supplies etc.) on other parts of the business and communicate/liaise with internal stakeholders as required.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Previous experience of supporting and embedding change, able to influence and drive the right culture and behaviours, with in-depth knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements.
• Be able to meet deadlines in a pressured working environment and prioritise work to meet demands
• Have the ability to ensure team performance delivers the workload, informing and updating the wider business
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external
• Demonstrate excellent planning and organisational skills, with experience of delivering against challenging business targets
• Be customer-focused and keen to drive continuous improvement throughout the business
• Be proficient in use of IT with the ability to learn new IT systems.

You will also benefit from having:

• Previous experience in a commercially orientated and/or regulated environment
• Previous experience gained within the water or waste water sectors, or within the broader utilities, process or manufacturing industry sectors.
• Hold a recognised course in Reservoir Safety Supervision

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 in Resource Engineer 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.

Recruitment Process

Closing date - 25th November 2024

Interview dates - 4th & 5th December

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.