Data Technician/GIS Support

Kelda Group; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A water management company in the UK is seeking a Data & GIS Technician to support the delivery of wastewater and river water quality models. The ideal candidate will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to analyze complex data, ensure the accuracy of information, and facilitate communication. This permanent role offers competitive salary and benefits, with a hybrid working model allowing flexible hours and the opportunity to work part-time in the office in Bradford.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual incentive bonus

Pension scheme

Development opportunities

25 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-driven with ability to identify and source data sets.
• Strong attention to detail ensuring right-first-time performance.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze data to support wastewater models.
• Support model development and improvement policies.
• Coordinate with Yorkshire Water and contractors for data quality.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Data manipulation and analytical skills

Ability to source data

Problem-solving attitude

Education

A Level or Technical Level

Tools

Excel

Job description

Data & GIS Technician

Responsibilities

• To identify, collate, visualise and share data required to support the delivery and implementation of wastewater sewer and river water quality models.
• Support the team in identifying improvements to the modelling policies and processes.
• Support model development and scoping exercises to define investigation needs.
• Collate and analyse data and be responsible for making it available in a GIS format.
• Analysis of complex datasets to identify trends and communicate outcomes both internally and externally.
• Supply/facilitate the supply of the base data required from Yorkshire Water to enable specialist modelling consultants to carry out environmental modelling work.
• Provide support to specialist modelling consultants regarding understanding and use of base data provided from Yorkshire Water or Yorkshire Water systems.
• Check the data returned by the monitoring contractor and ensure it is fit for purpose; work with the contractor to rectify any issues that arise during the monitoring programme.
• Contribute towards technical innovation.

Qualifications

• Educated to A Level or Technical Level.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience of report and presentation writing and the ability to clearly communicate ideas and concepts.
• Self-driven with an ability to identify and source data sets from both internal and external stakeholders to support analysis and decision making.
• Strong data manipulation and analytical skills, with an eye for detail.
• Proficient in the use of IT systems including Excel.
• Owns and has a positive attitude to solving problems.
• Rigorous attention to detail to ensure 'right first time' performance.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and manage own workload to support the Modelling and Data and Environmental Modelling teams.

About Yorkshire Water

We have an exciting opportunity for a Data & GIS Technician to join the Asset Management team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Our asset management function is a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. Yorkshire Water delivers essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, protecting the environment, looking after communities and ensuring clean and safe drinking water for 5.4 million residents and visitors.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary (£25,524 – £33,963, depending on experience).
• Annual incentive related bonus (up to £1,000).
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12 % company contribution).
• Development opportunities in line with the Data & GIS Technician progression plan.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra wellness day.
• Life assurance cover of 4 × pensionable salary.
• 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 and Working Hours

West Yorkshire / Hybrid Working (1–2 days in the office a week – Bradford). Relocating to Leeds Summer 2026. Permanent role for 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Flexible working patterns and job share options available.

Employment Details

Pre‑employment checks will include a Basic Disclosure Check via a third‑party company. Depending on the role, security vetting may be required (Counter‑Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance). All roles are subject to a medical questionnaire and further medicals when required.

Accessibility Statement

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you have an accessibility need, disability or a condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Application

Kelda Group reserves the right to close this position before the published closing date. We encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. No agencies.