Leakage Analyst

Kelda Group Limited 0000411940 - Kelda Group Limited; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services company is seeking a Leakage Analyst in Sheffield. This role involves analysing data to identify water losses and support the Water Service Delivery team. Ideal for a recent STEM graduate or someone with data analysis experience, the position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and various benefits including development opportunities and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonuses

Attractive pension scheme

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance cover

Health cash plan scheme

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Curiosity and desire to learn.
• Experience compiling and analysing data.
• Ability to present technical information to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Analyse water industry data to identify leakage.
• Support the Water Service Delivery team.
• Work towards continuous improvement in water saving.

Skills

Analytical mind

Data analysis

Effective communication

Self-management

Attention to detail

Education

STEM degree or HND

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerBi

Microsoft Word

Job description

Leakage Analyst

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 £31,535 - £39,418
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Leakage Analyst 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: Smithy Wood(Sheffield) / Hybrid Working (1-2 office a week - 1 day in Bradford head office and 1 day at Sheffield local office)

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Leakage Analyst to join the Water 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. Water Service Delivery are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

Where you fit in:

Are you passionate about making a real difference in saving water across the Yorkshire region? Are you highly organised and have a keen interest in data?

If so, there is an exciting opportunity to join the Yorkshire Water Leakage Analyst team. As our Leakage Analyst you will analyse water industry data to identify possible water losses (leakage) in areas throughout Yorkshire region.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent STEM subject graduate or someone with previous data analysis experience.

You'll embark on a journey of continuous learning and gain skills to make a real difference in saving water across the Yorkshire region.

Detailed mentoring and training to be provided by senior analysts and team members.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Curious, a desire to learn with an analytical mind to spot patterns.
• Experience of compiling and analysing data.
• Effective communication skills, an empathetic attitude and experience of presenting technical information to a non-technical audience.
• STEM (including geography) graduate, qualification to HND level or relevant experience in a numerical role.
• Demonstrable ability to work on your own initiative and self-manage. You must be an effective decision maker to meet timescales, with the ability to multi-task.
• Diligent and strong attention to detail.

You will also benefit from having:

• Previous experience in the water industry
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office programs including Excel, PowerBi, Word, Visio and PowerPoint
• Commitment and flexibility are key, along with the ability to cope under pressure, calmly and rationally in a sometimes-demanding environment

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you've a desire to make a real difference in helping save water across Yorkshire 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.

Closing date - 15th August 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. 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 committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments 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.