Pumping Support Engineer

To develop sustainable solutions to immediate operational risks.

The Pumping Support Engineer will drive and deliver industry leading customer service and operational excellence in line with the required Yorkshire Water business performance.Demonstrate relentless drive, energy and determination to deliver sustainable solutions to operational risks.

Work closely with Asset planning teams to ensure all available data is used to optimise the performance of the network.

Develop training, coaching and processes that lead to a complete set of data to enable the creation of a business risk in EDA. Clearly champion these risks through the approvals process.

For unfunded risk, develop and implement mitigation options with operational teams.

Actively pursue action owners on action completion.

Create high quality EDA ‘needs’ documents, that present a well justified business case.

Lead the PROAMS meetings, ensuring operational teams provide clear evidence of risks for progression.

Lead and drive excellent standards and behaviours in health and safety, risk management and the control of work activities.

The role has two primary purposes: To identify and deliver mitigation options to operational risks, create high quality business cases for investment and communicate scheme progress to stakeholders, and to understand and control risks across the Pumping network, at an asset, geographical and process level.

Work closely with front line teams to ensure the local funding options are exhausted before progressing through PROAMS.

Maintain and clearly communicate the view of progress for each risk through the investment cycle, communicating this to stakeholders and ensuring that ongoing operational risks are mitigated.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, IT literate.

Understands Health and Safety legislation, policies, and requirements in relation to the sewer network.

Proven ability to prepare successful business cases for investment.

If you’ve got experience in Pumping Support Engineering 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.

A full valid EU driving licence and use of a car.

Understanding and experience of financial and cost centre management.

Proven planning ability - identifying priorities and actions to assist in delivering results.

In-depth knowledge of Microsoft applications, YW telemetry and ICOM systems.

H&S trained - minimum IOSH qualified.

Ability to build and maintain a network of working relationships with internally and external stakeholders.

Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex issues to others.

Recognised qualification or proven technical experience in relation to Wastewater Operations.

Knowledge of company Quality systems.

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.

Demonstrable experience of influencing the performance of operational teams.

Ability to acquire, understand, interpret, and disseminate information, both technical and financial.

Outline understanding of the gravity sewer network and treatment processes.

Expert knowledge of sewerage system assets, common failure modes and solutions.

Evidence of providing exceptional customer service.

You will also benefit from having;

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.

We are offering a competitive salary (Salary 4b), from £42,041 to £52,551 depending on experience.

Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year).

Retail savings scheme.

A Company vehicle through the company car lease scheme.

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.

Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).

A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!

Development opportunities in line with the Pumping Support Engineer progression plan.