Trainee Leakage Analyst

YTL UK; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 20%

Career progression

25 days holiday rising to 28

Sell up to five days of holiday

Buy up to ten days of holiday

Healthcare package

Life assurance

Electric car lease

Cashback and discounts

Volunteer day

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing platform

Mental health support

£1,000 referral fee

Job summary

YTL UK, based in Galmington, seeks a Trainee Leakage Analyst to join the Leakage Team. You will apply data analysis to identify trends, support regulatory reporting, and work with leakage managers and field teams to optimise daily operations.

Degree in engineering or science, knowledge of water network operation, and strong analytical, data handling and communication skills are essential. This role offers progression, a generous pension, holiday allowance, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or science subject.
• Knowledge of water network operation.
• Track record of delivering innovative solutions.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Use analytical tools and data visualisation techniques to identify trends and provide insight on leakage and support regulatory reporting.
• Analyse detailed information and disseminate findings with varied internal stakeholders.
• Provide leakage insights and present findings to influence decisions and investments.
• Work with leakage managers and operational field teams to ensure optimal day-to-day operation in terms of cost reduction.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data handling

Communication skills

Education

Engineering or science degree

Tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

Do you enjoy data analysis and finding trends? Do you have a keen eye for detail and accuracy? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join our Leakage Team as a Trainee Leakage Analyst.

This is a regional role witha central base in Galmington.

What you\'ll do

We supply water to 1.3 million people in the southwest via a network of over 97 water sources, 112 treatment plants and 300 service reservoirs and water towers. As you can imagine things don\'t always go smoothly and leaks occur.

You will use your skills and expertise in data analysis to develop and optimise the performance of the Leakage team.

As a Leakage Analyst, you will:

• use analytical tools and data visualisation techniques to identify trends and provide insight on leakage and support regulatory reporting
• analyse detailed information and disseminate findings with varied internal stakeholders
• provide leakage insights and will present findings to influence decisions and investments
• work directly with leakage managers and operational field teams to ensure an optimal day-to-day operation in terms of cost reduction.

What you\'ll need

You will have excellent analytical and data handling skills, but you will also be a confident communicator as you will liaise directly with managers and operational field teams day-to-day to ensure optimal operation.

You will also need:

• a degree qualification in an engineering or science subject
• to have knowledge of water network operation
• a track record of delivering innovative and proven solutions
• good communication skills.

What you\'ll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days\' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• WessexWater – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 450-acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail,environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.