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 £25,273 - £31,429
* A Company 4x4 Vehicle for Work Duties
* 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 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!
Location: Base location Harrogate - the role will involve covering the Otley/Harrogate/Ripon/Masham/Pateley Bridge areas
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday. (Overtime Available if required)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Raw Water Maintenance Process Assistant 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. Service Delivery are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
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 four principle impounding reservoirs and downstream Nidd aqueduct.
Where you fit in:
As our Raw Water Maintenance Process Assistant, you will:
* Maintain and promote a safe working environment and operate within Yorkshire Water's IMS and Health & Safety procedures and policies.
* Work remotely and plan your Weekly work as part of a three-person team to ensure intakes are routinely cleared of vegetation and repaired where required.
* Carry out basic but essential works such as grounds maintenance, fencing, stone wall rebuilding, minor pointing.
* Carry out ad-hoc sampling which includes servicing and calibrating the water quality instruments, to ensure compliance, Water Quality and reduce any Environmental Impacts.
* Support the team in responding to external customer enquiries and complaints, investigating problems, identifying solutions with key stakeholders such as Contract Partners, Estate owners, Planning Authorities, National Parks, Environment Agency, and Farmers.
What skills & qualifications you will need:
* Confined space working and working at height are part of the role and will therefore require a medical.
* The successful candidate will be comfortable working practically and outdoors in all weather conditions.
* Previous experience/knowledge of working in an operational environment where Health and Safety is key.
* Previous experience of using Plant equipment, Dumper (6T), Excavator (10T), and various other Plant Equipment.
* Ideally, you will be from either an agricultural, building trade or Ground maintenance background.
* Experience in stone walling, Fencing, ground maintenance and small civils work.
* Confident using a range of IT systems and able to learn new things quickly.
* Excellent planning and organisational skills and able to meet deadlines and prioritise work effectively.
* Full, valid UK driving licence as you will be driving to sites across the Yorkshire region. A Company 4x4 Vehicle will be provided 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've got experience in Raw Water Maintenance Process Assistant 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:
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.
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