Root Cause Analysis Specialist (Environmental)

Yorkshire Water; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in Bradford is looking for a Root Cause Analysis Specialist (Environmental) to help identify and address environmental incidents. This role includes conducting thorough investigations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with service delivery teams. Proficiency in relevant tools and excellent communication skills are essential. The position offers a permanent contract with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension and benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• An understanding of Electrical and Mechanical wastewater controls.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and standards.
• Ability to build and maintain a network of working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support proactive ways to reduce failures.
• Complete root cause analysis after environmental incidents.
• Oversee investigations to identify root causes accurately.

Skills

Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis tools and techniques

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Education

Certifications in Root Cause Analysis methodologies

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

Overview

Root Cause Analysis Specialist (Environmental)

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water. We have several exciting opportunities for some Root Cause Analysis Specialist (Environmental) to join the River Health team here at Yorkshire Water by helping us to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

We offer a comprehensive package that includes a competitive salary, incentives, training and progression, generous pension and benefits, and flexible working options.

What we do

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we ensure that over 5.4 million people in the region and the millions of visitors have clean and safe drinking water on tap while wastewater is managed responsibly. We protect the environment, support communities, and plan for Yorkshire’s water needs today, tomorrow and 24/7, 365 days a year. River Health is a key part of meeting changing expectations of customers and regulators.

Our role in Root Cause Analysis is to identify and address root causes of environmental incidents, fostering cross-functional improvements and aligning RCA activities with Yorkshire Water’s strategic goals. By overseeing investigations and implementing effective RCA strategies, you will contribute to environmental protection and sustainable action, supporting the company’s long-term objectives and compliance.

Where you fit in

As one of our Root Cause Analysis Specialist (Environmental), you will:

• Support and embrace proactive ways of working to reduce both first-time and repeat failures, contributing to the delivery of our performance commitments
• Following the initial response to a potential environmental incident, complete a root cause analysis appropriate to the incident category to determine the cause and corrective actions
• Oversee and ensure that all environmental incidents are investigated thoroughly to identify root causes accurately
• Work closely with clean water and wastewater service delivery colleagues in determining and documenting the root cause and allocate and track completion of actions
• Arrange regular meetings with wastewater operations to review all incident RCAs with the appropriate operational team, agree the cause and close out actions
• Ensure delivery of our in-year regulatory Performance Commitments on total and serious pollutions to avoid financial penalties through effective end-to-end incident management

Location & hours

Location: Midway, Halifax Road, Bradford, BD6 2SZ / Hybrid Working - (Three days office a week - Bradford) with expectation to attend sites when required.

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

What skills & qualifications you will need

• Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis tools and techniques
• An understanding of Electrical and Mechanical wastewater controls
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and standards
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to build and maintain a network of working relationships both internally and externally
• A full valid UK driving licence and use of a car (no more than 6 points)

You will also benefit from having

• An understanding of wastewater assets and common failure modes
• Certifications in Root Cause Analysis methodologies and environmental management are desirable
• Several years of experience in Root Cause Analysis, Environmental would be beneficial
• Proven track record of successfully conducting Root Cause Analysis investigations and managing outcomes
• Outline understanding of YW business processes
• Knowledge of telemetry and ICOM Systems

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we support flexible working patterns and job share options where possible to help you balance work and home life.

Application and selection

Closing date: 29th September 2025

Interviews to be announced shortly

If successful for the role, pre-employment checks will include a Basic Disclosure Check, with possible security vetting depending on the role. All roles are subject to a medical questionnaire and further medicals where required. We are committed to accessibility and offer adjustments to make the application process easier. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application and we will discuss reasonable adjustments.

About Kelda Group Kelda Group reserves the right to close this position before the published closing date. We advise completing and submitting your application as soon as possible. The Kelda Group provides water and sewerage services to domestic and business customers across the UK, including Yorkshire Water, Loop Customer Management Ltd, Kelda Water Services, and other subsidiaries. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all individuals.