Process Assistant

We’re looking for a hands-on team member to support water treatment operations across Doncaster/Selby. You’ll carry out planned maintenance and respond to reactive tasks, primarily focused on sludge processing at Loftsome Bridge WTW Water Treatment Works. You’ll also support wider site activities including chemical deliveries, tank cleaning, and operating mobile equipment across other assets in the production area.

• Help complete actions from audits
• Keep production and sludge systems running smoothly
• Take care of your own safety and look out for others, following all health and safety rules
• Support the team with capital projects and improvements
• Handle chemical deliveries safely and efficiently
• Bring energy and focus to help Yorkshire Water stay ahead of the game
• Always follow health and safety policies
• Make sure site discharges meet environmental standards
• Operate plant, tools and machinery.
• Make smart, cost-aware decisions in your daily work
• Clean and maintain tanks, instruments, and other systems
• Move chemicals and equipment between sites when needed
• Keep the workplace safe and tidy

Location: On site Doncaster/Selby - With occasional travel to our other water treatment works.

If you’ve got experience in Construction, Engineering or Factory work 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. 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.

• A clear and confident communicator
• Practical, hands-on skills
• Great at building strong working relationships, both inside and outside the team
• Confident using IT systems – especially Microsoft tools and SCADA
• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable with change and able to help others adapt, while promoting the right culture and behaviours
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

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!

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.

• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more
• We offer a competitive salary starting from £26,410 and potential earnings to £32,843.
• 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.
• Development opportunities in line with the Process Assistant progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Be flexible with your working hours, including weekends where business needs.