Water Production Operational Maintenance Team Leader

Yorkshire Water; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in England is seeking a Water Production Operational Maintenance Team Leader to manage operational maintenance teams ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This role offers a competitive salary along with numerous benefits including a company car, annual bonus, and extensive pension contributions. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership experience, knowledge of confined space operations, and be capable of driving cultural change within the team. Flexible working patterns are supported.

Benefits

Company Car Benefit

Annual incentive related bonus

Attractive pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellness day

Life assurance cover

Health cash plan scheme

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading teams in an operational maintenance environment.
• Strong knowledge of confined space operations.
• Competent in managing reactive operational situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a field team focusing on operational maintenance of Raw Water Assets.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Plan and report on work programs and manage on-site incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety compliance

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Clean driving license

Civil Engineering qualification

IOSH certification

Job description

Water Production Operational Maintenance Team Leader

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 £44,586 - £55,733
• Company Car Benefit
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Water Production Operational Maintenance Team Leader 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!

Location : Silsden / Langsett / Longwood with travel to assets across the region.

Work type : Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Standby is a requirement of the role which may cover the wider Water Production department.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Water Production Operational Maintenance Team Leader to join the Water Production team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do :

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 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.

The Water Production Operational Maintenance Team Leader is primarily responsible for the day-to-day people management of a field team, comprising of Raw Water Maintenance Process Assistants. This will include delivery of operational maintenance relating to Raw Water Assets, including Catchwaters, Intakes and Residuum’s, as well as providing additional support to Resource Engineers in the delivery of their AO&M plan, as well as and other asset maintenance activities as required within the business unit. The role will manage all aspects of line management to support the team in delivering the key targets relating to health and safety, service and compliance. The role will provide management, planning and oversight of a programme of work activities.

Where you fit in :

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Raw Water above-ground assets, particularly catchwaters and intakes.
• Lead and manage confined space operations, ensuring compliance with legislation and team training requirements.
• Drive team performance by setting clear goals, conducting performance reviews, and facilitating Toolbox Talks.
• Ensure high-quality operational delivery in intakes and catchwaters, considering water quality, supply, and environmental impact.
• Organise and maintain mandatory H&S training, supporting onboarding and upskilling of team members.
• Manage team plant & equipment required to safely carry out work.
• Collaborate effectively with operational teams to manage reactive and planned work schedules.
• Plan and report on work programmes, detailing outputs, benefits, and cost implications.
• Manage on-site incidents, elevate appropriately, and ensure risks and performance issues are communicated and tracked.
• Act as a key liaison with other internal stakeholders to ensure works are planned and delivered in line with the appropriate regulations and meets regulatory compliance.

What skills & qualifications you will need :

• Proven experience in leading teams to deliver sustainable performance against challenging business targets.
• Skilled in managing reactive operational environments, including incident response and asset failure recovery.
• Competent in confined space operations, with strong Health & Safety knowledge and compliance.
• Experienced in planning and delivering programmes of work aligned with business objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Effective at building and maintaining internal and external relationships to support operational success.
• Capable of driving cultural and behavioural change, supporting team development and adaptability.
• Holds a clean driving license and consistently demonstrates company values and behaviours.

You will also benefit from having :

• Experienced in regulated and commercial environments, with sector knowledge across water, wastewater, utilities, and manufacturing.
• Technically qualified in Civil Engineering, IOSH certified, and proficient in budget management and corporate systems.
• Skilled in driving innovation and embedding change, with a focus on influencing culture and behaviours.
• Strong IT capabilities and a forward-thinking mindset, aligned with Yorkshire Water’s values and standards.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work / life balance isn’t always easy!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you’ve got experience in operational maintenance in the water industry and want to help us deliver great service for our customers while protecting the environment, then be sure to apply today to discover what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

Closing date – 14th December 2025

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.