Process Engineer

CUPONING PULICIDAD S.L.; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading water utility company as a Process Engineer, ensuring compliance with water quality and safety standards. This operational role involves optimising treatment processes, supporting plant maintenance, and contributing to environmental protection while working across Yorkshire.

Benefits

Annual incentive related bonus

Pension scheme with up to 12% contribution

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance cover of 4 times salary

Discounts on gym memberships

Online GP service

Qualifications

• Hands-on, practical approach with multiskilled capabilities.
• Proficiency in IT systems and knowledge of risk policies.
• Must pass medical criteria for confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Complete operational and plant maintenance activities.
• Lead chemical and process optimisation to manage costs.
• Review Risk Assessments and issue control of work documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Fault finding

Job description

Company Description

Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Job Description

Process Engineer

About

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: £33,496 - £41,871
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (Currently up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Process Engineer 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!

This is a permanent position, working an average of 37 hours per week. The working pattern covers the core business hours and will involve weekend working and taking part in a 24/7 standby rota once fully trained.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Process Engineer to join the East Coast Production team (Bridlington, Scarborough and Whitby) 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. 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 Production are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

Water Production is a close-knit dynamic environment, where water is continuously treated across the 50 Water Treatment Works to produce clean and safe drinking water to our valued customers. Water Treatment Works are large manufacturing facilities both with indoor and outside areas, using different chemicals and processes to change the water from reservoir or river water to drinking water, using lots of mechanical and electrical equipment. This is an operational role rather than a design or supervisory type Process Engineer role.

Where You Fit In

As our Process Engineer, you will:

• Be based at a Water Treatment Works, taking care of and completing operational and plant maintenance activities to provide wholesome water to our customers. Tasks include, but are not limited to, cleaning and calibrating instrumentation, completing Water Quality laboratory checks, fault finding and diagnosing treatment issues, integrating trend data, cleaning process tanks, completing small-scale pipework repairs, working with electrical and mechanical colleagues to resolve faults, and accepting chemical deliveries—all to ensure compliance with water quality standards, environmental regulations, health and safety, and process safety.
• Lead chemical and process optimisation of the water treatment processes to achieve production plans and manage costs. You will lead optimisation activities, share best practices, and ensure minimal service outages. Manage asset failure, operational recovery, and support cost monitoring.
• Review Risk Assessments and Methods Statements, issue control of work documentation, adhere to safe systems of work, identify hazards, and implement mitigation measures. Update reporting systems to ensure HSE compliance across the WTW in line with statutory requirements.
• Support operational actions on site during incidents or operational events, ensuring escalation and management are appropriate.
• Embrace modernisation and asset maintenance to reduce failures, supporting the new operational asset management system (ERP).

What Skills & Qualifications You Will Need

• A hands-on, practical approach with multiskilled capabilities. Previous water treatment experience is advantageous but not essential. Willingness to learn and understand regulatory health, safety, and environmental obligations. Analytical, keen on fault finding, data review, and trend analysis.
• Attention to detail to ensure 'right first time' performance. Proficiency in IT systems and knowledge of risk policies and procedures. Open to new technologies, innovation, and fast-paced operational environments.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues and service partners.
• Desirable: experience in a commercial/regulatory environment, water or wastewater sectors, or broader utilities, process, or manufacturing industries.
• Must pass medical criteria for confined spaces, including BMI, vision, blood pressure, hearing, and spirometry tests. Contact us if you wish to discuss these requirements.
• A full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points. Flexibility to respond to out-of-hours incidents on a rota basis.

We support flexible working patterns and job share options to help balance work and home life.

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you have process engineering experience and want to help us deliver excellent service while protecting the environment, apply today to discover a career with Yorkshire Water.

Closing Date - 11th June 2025

If successful, pre-employment checks including a Basic Disclosure and possibly security vetting will be required. All roles are subject to medical questionnaires and further medicals as needed.

We are committed to accessibility and will make reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities or conditions. Please include this information in your application.

Kelda Group reserves the right to close this position early; we recommend submitting your application promptly.