Process Assistant

Yorkshire Water; Selby, Doncaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services company is seeking a Process Assistant to support operations in Doncaster/Selby. The role involves maintenance, chemical handling, and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience, a full UK driving licence, and strong IT skills. Join us to deliver essential water and wastewater services in the Yorkshire region.

Benefits

Competitive salary starting from £26,410

Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 max)

Pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)

25 days annual leave plus wellness day

Development opportunities

Life assurance cover

Health cash plan scheme

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in Construction, Engineering or Factory work.
• Ability to adapt to change and support others.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support water treatment operations across Doncaster/Selby.
• Carry out planned maintenance and respond to reactive tasks.
• Handle chemical deliveries and maintain equipment.

Skills

Understanding of role context

Strong working relationships

Adaptability to change

GCSEs in English and Maths

Clear communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Confident using IT systems

Education

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft tools

SCADA

Job description

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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 starting from £26,410 and potential earnings to £32,843.
• A Company van
• 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 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: On site Doncaster/Selby - With occasional travel to our other water treatment works.

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Process Assistant 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. The Water Service Delivery team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

We’re looking for a hands-on team member to support water treatment operations across Doncaster/Selby. You’ll carry out planned maintenance and respond to reactive tasks, primarily focused on sludge processing at Loftsome Bridge WTW Water Treatment Works. You’ll also support wider site activities including chemical deliveries, tank cleaning, and operating mobile equipment across other assets in the production area.

Where you fit in:

As our Process Assistant you will:

• Take care of your own safety and look out for others, following all health and safety rules
• Bring energy and focus to help Yorkshire Water stay ahead of the game
• Play your part in meeting performance targets
• Make smart, cost-aware decisions in your daily work
• Keep production and sludge systems running smoothly
• Handle chemical deliveries safely and efficiently
• Help improve how our assets perform
• Clean and maintain tanks, instruments, and other systems
• Move chemicals and equipment between sites when needed
• Be flexible with your working hours, including weekends where business needs.
• Keep the workplace safe and tidy
• Support the team with capital projects and improvements
• Help complete actions from audits
• Always follow health and safety policies
• Operate plant, tools and machinery.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Someone who understands how their role fits into the bigger picture and can find smart ways to deliver results
• Great at building strong working relationships, both inside and outside the team
• Comfortable with change and able to help others adapt, while promoting the right culture and behaviours
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• A clear and confident communicator
• Full UK driving licence
• Confident using IT systems – especially Microsoft tools and SCADA

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 Construction, Engineering or Factory work 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. 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.