Company description:
Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.
Job description:
Grid Engineer
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
£33,582 - £41,978
A Company vehicle
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 Grid Engineer 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:
This is a regional role, so base location will depend on successful candidates home address
Work type:
Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday
Friday.
Flexibility is required as you will participate in the stand-by rota once you are fully competent.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Grid Engineer to join the Water Distribution 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 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, its so much more than this.
We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires 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 regions 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 Distribution are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
The Yorkshire Water Grid is a high-level treated water transmission system that moves bulk volumes of water throughout the region to ensure water resource allocation plans are met and WTW outages are supported as required as economically as possible.
The asset base comprises of pumping stations, storage facilities and large diameter transmission mains that all need to be monitored, maintained and managed with the support of ER, central control, the wider business and third-party contractors.
As a Grid Engineer it will be your responsibility to be at the heart of the process, facilitating work, liaising with contractors and proactively taking ownership of the asset base to ensure it meets its regulatory and operational requirements.
Where you fit in:
As our
Grid Engineer
you will
You will be in a Field-based role so will be required to undertake Health and Safety training appropriate to your role, such as control of work and confined space entry.
You will be required to learn all aspects of Grid operations and the proactive maintenance of Grid pumping stations and transmission mains by applying an awareness of the principles of the water treatment process and hydraulics.
You will understand how the Reservoir Safety Act applies to critical Grid reservoirs and you will apply this knowledge to undertake routine measurements and surveillance of key service reservoirs and update corporate databases as necessary
You will need to develop and grow Field and central relationships critical for conducting your role. This will enable you to recognise how the Grid operates & links into the wider Yorkshire Water supply network. You will be competent in how the Production planning process is applied and the importance of complying with WRAP targets.
You will need to have a good understanding of our telemetry alarm systems and associated processes. You will be trained in using RTS & SCADA systems to run reports & trends to assist in fault finding/testing to assist with operational incidents by producing information to relevant departments.
You will operate within the framework of IMS procedures, administer and audit site specific databases and IT systems to maintain and update records.
Flexibility is required as you will participate in the stand-by rota once you are fully competent.
What skills & qualifications you will need:
Experience of understanding where they fit within a business plan.
Develops and maintains effective internal and external relationships.
Clearly demonstrates the Yorkshire Water company values and behaviours.
Understanding of water treatment, transmission and maintenance processes.
Excellent organisational skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Proficient knowledge of corporate systems, in particular, safeguard, RTS, IMS and Odyssey.
Knowledge of YW risk policy and process.
Regulatory Awareness.
Rigorous attention to detail to ensure right first time performance.
Strong understanding and awareness of Health & Safety in the workplace
A full valid UK driving licence is a requirement of this role.
You will also benefit from having:
A thorough knowledge of water treatment and distribution process
Good knowledge of the IT tools and systems required to carry out role
A basic understanding of the water industrys legislative and regulatory framework and parameters
A good knowledge of compliance standards and regulatory requirements relevant to own role
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.
Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, its 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 isnt always easy!
Do we sound like your cup of tea?
If you think youve got the experience to be a Grid Engineer 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.
Closing date
3rd October 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.
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