Senior Field Inspector - Water

Yorkshire Water; Redcar; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional water supply company is seeking a dedicated individual for a field-based position to ensure reliable water supply and compliance with regulations. The role involves inspections, inter-department communication, and providing technical support. Ideal candidates should have a valid UK driving license, good IT skills, and a practical mindset, ideally working outdoors. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Annual performance related bonus

Attractive pension scheme

Company van

Development opportunities

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance cover

Health cash plan scheme

Online GP service

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a valid UK driving license.
• Experience with Microsoft Office is essential.
• Understanding of Clean Water Assets and their operation is important.

Responsibilities

• Conduct water regulation inspections.
• Communicate with departments for comprehensive solutions.
• Visit locations to gather necessary information.
• Provide technical advice to operations and customers.
• Deputize for manager when required.

Skills

Full UK driving license with 6 points or less

Good IT skills, experience of using Microsoft Office

Technical understanding of Clean Water Assets

Basic Maths and English knowledge

Practical mindset, enjoys outdoor work

Job description

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We offer a salary from £34,852 - £43,565 per annum, depending on experience

• Annual performance related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Company van
• Development opportunities in line with the Senior Field Inspector - Water 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 an exciting permanent opportunity, working full time, 37 hours per week, field based across the Yorkshire area

We currently have an exciting opportunity for the right individual to join our Field Operations Team within Developer Services. The Developer Services team provide a reliable and helpful service to property developers and the domestic and commercial customers that we service. You will form part of an open and informative team who are committed to providing a high level of service to each of 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.

Where you fit in:

You will play a vital role in supporting with escalated queries and complex issues to ensure the solutions that result in a reliable and safe clean water network for both domestic and commercial customers. You will support Developers, Customers, Service Partners and Yorkshire Water with ensuring that all new water supplies comply with water regulations while adhering to Health & Safety.

The role involves complex solution support, advising on opposing solutions to ensure the safest and most cost-effective solution and ensuring that resolutions meet Yorkshire Water specifications prior to sign off.

Some role responsibilities include the following –

• Water Regulation inspection on internal and external supply feed.
• Communicating with different departments to acquire information to ensure a comprehensive solution.
• Visiting various locations to gather information
• Helping customer to understand issues and resolutions.
• Support with Prestart and ongoing meetings on complex projects.
• Support Inspectors in delivering solutions to complex problems or unforeseen changes.
• Advise team on any changes to policies and equipment that is implemented by Yorkshire Water.
• Carry out Vehicle and Safety audits
• Provide expert technical advice to both operations and the customer
• Support with service partner management and quality for both mains and new supplies
• Deputise for Manager when required

What skills are we looking for?

• Full UK driving license with 6 points or less
• Good IT skills, experience of using Microsoft Office
• Technical understanding of Clean Water Assets - particularly of individual assets and how they link up to the efficient running of the network.
• Basic Maths and English knowledge and skills
• Practical mindset and enjoy working outdoors in all weathers, comfortable taking a hands-on approach to work task

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please complete the online application process and submit a covering letter and CV outlining your suitability for the role.

Recruitment Process –

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.


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