Salary & Benefits: Salary range £28,875 - £33,875 per annum dependant on experience, annual bonus, attractive pension scheme (Up to 10% rising to 12% in Apr 2025 company contribution), life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary and 25 days annual leave, 9 x bank holidays, plus a wellness day and development opportunities in line with the Graduate Development Programme. 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: Bradford / Hybrid Working
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week between a working window of 8:00am-6:00pm Monday – Friday
We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate position in the Reservoir Safety function at Yorkshire Water.
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 can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. 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. The Water Quality team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
With opportunities to build and further develop technical skills in your chosen area of study, our Graduate programme will nurture and support the growth and development of knowledge, skills, and behaviours to become our technical, process and people leaders of the future – crucial to our continued commitment to be right for our customers and right for our environment.
THE ROLE:
The Graduate Programme is a two-year programme offering five structured placements within your business area, with selective placements in other areas, including our core functions, such as Finance, Health & Safety, People, Procurement to provide a holistic and rounded business learning journey. The variety within the programme will see you working across our business and undertaking activities alongside your colleagues to meet the challenges faced by our industry ranging from how to achieve net zero carbon emissions through to how we plan for drought or flood events. The Reservoir Safety function covers a number of connected, yet discrete areas, with the opportunity to work across exciting areas, such as identifying and delivering innovation opportunities, championing nature based solutions, through to contributing to strategies central to Yorkshire Water achieving our vision.
The role of a Graduate Reservoir Safety Engineer is a vital one as you will help ensure that Yorkshire Water manages its reservoir assets to comply with legislation and ensure the ongoing safety of the public and customers whilst ensuring that we provide our customers with a wholesome water supply that everyone can enjoy.
Where you’ll fit in:
* You will optimise assets, systems, processes, and procedures in line with continuous improvement in reservoir safety performance and protection of the public through compliance with the Reservoirs Act 1975 at all times.
* You will lead a co-ordinated, planned and effective response to incidents across the business, ensuring that processes and procedures are followed.
* You will prepare reports for submission to our regulator/Senior Managers and investigatory reports and review of exception reports provided by the team of Supervising Engineers.
* You will ensure compliance with our Performance Commitments – specifically compliance with the Reservoirs Act 1975 and also the annual Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA).
* You will undertake the role of sponsor within the Reservoir Team and help deliver capital projects working with Programme Delivery and across the business and to external stakeholders.
* Once fully trained you will be part of the Reservoir Safety team providing expert support and advice on behalf of the Reservoir Safety Manager to field, Asset Management, the Duty Manager and the wider business as required.
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES: We recognise that each of our graduates will have different needs and ambitions, therefore, our programme is designed to meet those individual needs so that you can shape your future career the way that suits you. We offer a balanced development programme throughout the duration of your two years with support from Sponsoring Managers, Graduate Champions and Mentors.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Minimum 2:1 Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a similar (engineering) discipline.
* Full Clean UK Driving Licence
* Enthusiasm and a drive to succeed
If you have an enquiring mind and want to join our business at a time where you can make a difference to our customers and our environment – please apply!
Recruitment Process: The Assessment Centre will take place on week commencing 24th February 2025 to the 28th February 2025 with final decisions communicated by the 22nd March 2025.
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.
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.
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 online and complete the application process.
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.
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