Technical Optimiser (Pumping)

Yorkshire Water; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 41,133 - 48,642; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary depending on experience

Company car lease scheme

Annual incentive bonus

Company pension contribution up to 12%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health cash plan and life assurance

Job summary

A water utility provider in the UK is seeking a Business Manager in Projects & Change Management. The role involves providing technical support, managing operational activities, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations in the wastewater sector. Ideal candidates will have in-depth knowledge of wastewater processes, experience in continual improvement, and strong data interpretation skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits, including a company car lease scheme and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• In-depth technical knowledge of wastewater process and pumping assets.
• Experience delivering continual improvement in a process/production environment.
• Strong data interpretation skills, especially with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage complex operational activities.
• Provide technical support to operational staff.
• Investigate asset performance issues using RCA.

Skills

In-depth technical knowledge of wastewater process and pumping assets

Experience delivering continual improvement

Strong data interpretation skills

Proactive ownership of issues

Commitment to safe working practices

Job description

Business Manager - Projects & Change Management

• Competitive salary depending on experience (£41,133 - £48,642)
• A company car lease scheme
• Annual incentive bonus (maximum £1,000)
• Company pension contribution up to 12%
• Development opportunities via the Technical Optimiser progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra wellness day
• Life assurance cover four times pensionable salary
• Health cash plan, critical illness, dental, life assurance flex and partner cover
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle‑to‑work scheme, gym discounts and more

Location: Technical Optimiser supporting sewage pumping works across the Leeds / York area. Full driving licence (no more than 6 points) essential.

Work type: Permanent, 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Includes standby rota after full training.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Optimiser to join the Wastewater team at Yorkshire Water and help deliver the best service to our customers.

What we do: We provide essential water and wastewater services across Yorkshire, protecting the environment, planning for the future, and delivering clean drinking water and effective wastewater treatment around the clock. Our Wastewater team plays a key role in meeting customer and regulatory expectations, driving operational excellence across treatment works, pumping stations and associated assets.

Where you fit in:

• Demonstrate health and safety behaviour that complies with company policy and fosters a positive safety culture.
• Plan, organise, and manage complex operational activities to deliver reactive and proactive workloads.
• Provide technical support and guidance to operational staff, driving efficiency and productivity.
• Act as a key liaison between operations and internal departments (E&MS, Asset Management, Asset Integrity).
• Investigate asset performance shortfalls using the RCA approach.
• Resolve high‑priority, complex, and emergency problems with external resources as needed.
• Deliver performance commitments (pollution incidents, TWC compliance, bathing water quality, energy consumption, sludge quality), helping Yorkshire Water achieve upper‑quartile standing.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality assurance requirements through effective planning and optimisation.
• Support asset failure investigations and proactive monitoring using SCADA and RTS.
• Make financial decisions with cost‑effectiveness and mitigation in mind.
• Participate in capital schemes, commissioning new assets, and build internal and external alliances.
• Promote accurate risk management and visibility of asset risks in the corporate system.
• Coach Pumping Operators and Maintenance Technicians onsite to maximise asset potential.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• In‑depth technical knowledge of wastewater process and pumping assets.
• Experience delivering continual improvement in a process/production environment.
• Extensive strategy development, deployment, and delivery experience.
• Strong data interpretation skills, especially using corporate YW systems and Excel.
• Proactive ownership of issues, problem‑solving, and collaboration across the operational department.
• Commitment to safe working practices per Yorkshire Water procedures.
• Experience embedding change within an operational team.
• Achievement of challenging business targets and realising KPIs.
• Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 points).

Although we operate 24/7, we support flexible working patterns and job share options to help you balance work and home life.

Pre‑employment checks include a Basic Disclosure Check through a third‑party company, plus security vetting (Counter‑Terrorist or Security Check) depending on the role. Medical questionnaires and further medicals may be 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 comfortable and straightforward. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application so we can discuss reasonable adjustments.

The Kelda Group reserves the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

No agencies please.