Field Operations Manager

Overview

Field Operations Manager – Fixed Term Contract until November 2026
Location: Covering Hull and Wolds area
Work type: Temporary, 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Yorkshire Water, a Water Utility Company based in the Yorkshire region of England, is looking for a Field Operations Manager to join the Water Service Delivery Team. This role supports delivering high-quality service to customers and contributing to health, safety, regulatory compliance, and operational performance.

What We Do

We provide essential water and wastewater services across the Yorkshire region, serving 5.4 million people in the area and visitors. We strive to protect the environment, support communities, and ensure clean and safe drinking water while managing wastewater. Our team responds to new environmental legislation, increasing investment, and evolving customer expectations to deliver reliable service 24/7/365.

Where You Fit In

The Field Operations Manager drives performance and direction through leadership of a team of operational and technical colleagues, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of high-quality water services and customer experience. Working with the Manager of Field Operations and Asset Management, you will help deliver the strategy and changes needed to achieve AMP8 targets, delivering asset and operational excellence, health and safety, regulatory compliance, and business plan outperformance. You will lead with energy to maximize team performance and deliver sustainable outperformance for Yorkshire Water.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of operational and technical colleagues to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality water service.
• Collaborate with Asset Management to implement strategy and changes to hit performance targets in AMP8.
• Drive world-class asset and operational excellence across Yorkshire Water assets.
• Promote health and safety excellence and regulatory compliance; improve operational efficiency and business plan delivery.
• Model strong leadership, accountability, and customer-focused service delivery.

What Skills & Qualifications You Will Need

• Understanding of water networks and management of above- and below-ground assets
• Experience or recognition within the water industry, regulators, or utility sector
• Strong operational leadership with analytical and creative problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to outstanding safety management and customer service
• Proven ability to deliver successful change in a sustainable manner
• Strong networking and influencing skills
• Ability to understand data and translate into effective team strategies

You Will Also Benefit From Having

• Good understanding of water operational structures and processes
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for WASCs
• Understanding of the Water Act and the Competition Act

We support flexible working patterns and job share options when possible to help balance work and home life. We recognise that juggling childcare or achieving work-life balance isn’t always easy.

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you have experience in Field Operations and want to help us deliver great service while protecting the environment, apply today to explore a career with Yorkshire Water.

Recruitment Process

Closing Date: 9 October 2025

If successful for the role, you will undergo pre-employment checks including a Basic Disclosure Check. Depending on the role, you may also undergo security vetting (Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check). All roles may require a medical questionnaire, with further medicals where required. We are committed to accessible recruitment and will provide reasonable adjustments as needed. If you have accessibility needs, please indicate this in your application so we can discuss adjustments.

Yorkshire Water reserves the right to close this position earlier than the published closing date if required.