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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 (5b salary band) from £28,270 to £35,039 depending on experience.
• A Company van.
• 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 Proactive Escapes Jetting Technician 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: We have an opportunity for a Proactive Escape Jetting Technician to join the Customer field Services Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you? The role will be covering the Yorkshire region, ideally, we would be looking for someone who lived in the West or South Yorkshire area. A full valid driving licence (with no more than 6 points) is an essential requirement for this role.

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

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. The Customer Field Services Team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

Where you fit in:

• As our Proactive Escapes Jetting Technician, you will carry out proactive investigation work on all Public, S24 and T2011 sewers at the identified properties.
• Be responsible for the safe operation of the jetting vehicle (jet van) in line with YW operation procedures such as Sewer Jetting policy and national standards

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Experience of Health and Safety management processes and systems.
• Proven ability to work in a busy environment, managing day-to-day workloads.
• Prioritize work in a short space of time to intervene and mitigate risks.
• Develop and maintain effective internal and external relations.
• Ability to influence outcomes and make decisions.
• Understanding of sewerage system and performance issues.

You will also benefit from having:

• An ability to drive a learning and sharing culture across teams.
• Experience of driving sustainable performance against challenging business targets.
• Previous experience in a commercially orientated and/or regulated environment.

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 Proactive Escapes Jetting Technician and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

Advert Closes: 21st July

Interviews: TBC

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.