Resource Engineer

Location

West Yorkshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Resource Engineer – Water Service Delivery

Salary & Benefits: Salary £30,345 to £37,931 per annum dependant on experience, annual bonus, attractive pension scheme (Up to 10% company contribution), life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary and 25 days annual leave, bank holidays, plus a wellness day and development opportunities in line with the Resource Engineer progression plan. We also offer a fantastic flexible benefits package, where you can choose from benefits such as health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.  Colleagues also have access to a retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: West Yorkshire

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Confined space working and working at height are part of the role and will therefore require a medical. You will also be required to work on a standby rota

We have an exciting opportunity for a Resource Engineer to join the Water Service Delivery 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 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. Water Service Delivery are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. 

We are currently looking for a Resource Engineer who will manage workload and resources to efficiently operate raw water assets. You will have ownership and responsibility for the output and performance of raw water assets, ensuring delivery of service, compliance and value targets. You will ensure water is always delivered to the right quality and quantity at the right time, providing a customer service experience that is second to none.

Where you fit in:

As our Resource Engineer you will

• Working with the team to deliver excellent performance by understanding how individual performance links to achieving wider team objectives.
• Operate within Water Quality Manual Procedures and ensure compliance with statutory requirements (Water Quality, Environment Agency, H&S, The Reservoirs Act, Water Industries Act 1991)
• Maintain and promote a safe working environment at all times, both for colleagues and customers
• Operate raw water assets, achieving financial targets for unit costs within regulatory compliance and in accordance with WRAP guidelines to deliver the optimum resource
• Demonstrate financial awareness when making day to day business decisions and be responsible for the financial expenditure relating directly to the cost of water production and asset maintenance (excluding salaries).
• Liaise with other bodies where necessary (Estate owners, Planning Authorities, National Parks, Environment Agency and Farmers etc.) in response to customer enquiries and/or complaints, resolving issues and implementing solutions
• Demonstrate relentless drive, energy and determination to deliver sustainable outperformance for YW that rigorously achieves our vision to overachieve against demanding competitive industry benchmarks
• Be aware of the interaction of activities (planning issues, herbicide spraying, private spring supplies etc.) on other parts of the business and communicate/liaise with internal stakeholders as required.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Previous experience of supporting and embedding change, able to influence and drive the right culture and behaviours, with in-depth knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements.
• Be able to meet deadlines in a pressured working environment and prioritise work to meet demands
• Have the ability to ensure team performance delivers the workload, informing and updating the wider business
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external
• Demonstrate excellent planning and organisational skills, with experience of delivering against challenging business targets
• Be customer-focused and keen to drive continuous improvement throughout the business
• Be proficient in use of IT with the ability to learn new IT systems.

You will also benefit from having:

• Previous experience in a commercially orientated and/or regulated environment
• Previous experience gained within the water or waste water sectors, or within the broader utilities, process or manufacturing industry sectors.
• Hold a recognised course in Reservoir Safety Supervision

If you’re an experienced Resource Engineer professional and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you.

We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.

To reiterate: Confined space working and working at height are part of the role and will therefore require a medical. You will also be required to work on a standby rota

Recruitment Process:

Advert End Date: 31 March 2024

Interviews: week commencing 8 April 2024

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. 

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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£30.35k - £37.93k per annum