Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:
We offer a salary from £29,740 - £39,665 per annum depending on experience
* Annual performance related bonus
* Structured development opportunities in line with the Sewer Connection & Alteration Technician progression plan
* Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution from April)
* Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
* 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!
Where I’d work: Bradford/ Hybrid Working (Working 2 x days in the office at Bradford)
Work type: This is a temporary/secondment position for 12 x months working full time, 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday between a working window of 8:00am-6:00pm.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Sewer Connection & Alteration Technician to join the Developer Services team in the Customer Experience function at Yorkshire Water. You will play a key role in providing technical guidance and support to a range of customers and developers on sewer connections and alterations.
Where you fit in: You will provide domestic customers, developers, approved inspectors and Local Authority Building Control (LABC) with a high level of technical advice, guidance and support in relation to minor sewer alterations, sewer connections, highway connections, building over a sewer, demolitions, stopping up notices requested through the new development process. You will ensure the integrity of Yorkshire Water assets is maintained and are compliant with appropriate guidelines and regulations (Code for Adoption / Building Regulation 2010 Approved Document H / Water Industry Act 1991 / Engineering Specifications).
As part of the role you will:
* Undertake technical assessments
* View camera survey footage
* Prepare legal agreements (S.185)
* Conduct site visits
* Negotiate with domestic customers / developers
* Relationship management of LABC / Approved Inspectors
* Ensure accurate recording of data for regulatory compliance
* Review town planning permissions in respect of agreements and conditions to be discharged
What skills and qualifications you will need:
* Technical knowledge and experience is required in relation to the principles of connecting to the public sewer network, designing a sewer network and sewer alterations.
* Understanding of the Legal & Regulatory framework in which we operate- latest legislation (Water Industry Act, The Big Transfer) and guidance (Code for Adoption, CIRIA The SuDS Manual).
* Customer focussed approach to building and maintaining relationships
* Strong IT skills, competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications
* Full UK Driving Licence with less than 6 points
If you 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.
If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply online and complete the application process.
Recruitment Process:
Closing Date: 18th April, 2025
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.
All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when 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.
No agencies please.
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