Salary & Benefits: Salary £24,309 - £26,713 per annum dependant on experience but with potential to progress to £33,074 as a fully competent Leakage Inspector with a clear career progression. Annual bonus, attractive pension scheme (Up to 10% company contribution), life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary and 25 days annual leave, bank holidays, plus a wellness day. 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: Base Location – Cottingham; you will be required to travel around the Hull, Goole and Wolds areas.
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week. Important Note: You’ll be required to work a minimum of 3 nights in a 4-week period.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Leakage Inspector to join the Water Distribution team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.
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. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year.
Are you ready to embark on an exciting career in the water industry? Yorkshire Water is offering a rare opportunity for a Trainee Leakage Inspector to join our dedicated Leakage team.
You will work in the field and classroom to work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Water Network – Leakage. This comprehensive qualification combines classroom learning with hands-on field assessments, preparing you for success.
Successful completion of the traineeship includes the minimum of a pass at end point assessment within two years of starting the Apprenticeship. This includes assessments of knowledge, skills and behaviours detailed within the Apprenticeships standard, all of which must be met and agreed by the training provider and line manager within Yorkshire Water before being put forward for End Point Assessment.
Where you fit in: As our Trainee Leakage Inspector you will:
* Learn detection and investigation techniques without impacting on the wider water network.
* Prioritise the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others.
* Master leakage detection methods, including, sounding, correlating, step testing and acoustic logging.
* Learn how to differentiate water usage from leakage.
* Work with new and groundbreaking leakage technologies and equipment.
* Develop a wide range of water industry skills through our Yorkshire Water Training Academy.
* Gain proficiency in corporate systems.
* Develop an understanding of the clean water network, from source to tap.
* Work as part of a team of experienced Leakage Inspectors.
* Work with other key stakeholders across the Business.
What skills & qualifications you will need:
* Willingness to work unsociable hours (nights and weekends).
* Full EU driving license with a maximum of 6 points.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Commitment to our company values and behaviours.
* Passion for exceptional customer service.
* Proficiency in corporate systems and IT applications.
* Grade 4 (C GCSE) or equivalent (can be a functional skills qualification) in maths and English language (proof of qualifications required).
You will also benefit from having:
* Experience in a commercial or regulated environment.
* Background in water, wastewater, utilities, or manufacturing.
* Data analysis skills.
* Knowledge of leakage principles.
Although our assets are operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year the company is committed to support flexible work patterns and job share options, where possible, to give you more control over your time and responsibilities.
If you are looking for an exciting career and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you.
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.
Start Date – October / November
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.
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