Power Metering Change Coordinator in Bradford, Yorkshire

Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Job description: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

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 (£28,342 - £35,011)
• 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 Power Metering Change Co-ordinator 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: Hybrid Working (2 office days a week Leeds & Bradford) plus ad hoc visits to sites where replacements are occurring.

Work type: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract - 37 hours per week, Monday Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Power Metering Change Co-ordinator to join the Energy Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.

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. Modern, accurate power metering is a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. The Energy team are responsible for the energy costs of Yorkshire Water and with 4,200 operational sites across Yorkshire, energy costs are a significant proportion of Yorkshire Water's Opex therefore being able to accurately report on energy performance is crucial all the way up to Executive Level.

The scope includes data from purchased energy, renewables generation, third party recharges and operational data and is the basis for regulatory APR reporting, carbon reporting and compliance auditing by our regulators. The Energy Project Development team sits in Kelda, the parent company of Yorkshire Water and is part of the wider Commercial Services Team accountable for delivering energy projects to meet the business's aim of achieving 40% self-generation by 2030. This is achieved by delivering new assets and optimising existing assets. The team also support the wider business with exciting and innovative projects leveraging more value out of our assets and raw materials and waste products. The wider department is also accountable for commercial and contractual arrangements across the supply chain and to deliver leading and world class contract management processes.

Where you fit in: As our Power Metering Change Co-ordinator, you will:

• Act as support and liaison for all aspects of metering schemes, coordinating communications with regards to; exchanges, problem solving, purchase orders, contractors, general customer enquiries (internal and external) and to provide an essential support function for the whole team.
• Provide support to the Metering Manager
• Follow corporate governance processes and procedures for project delivery.
• Raise and manage the progress of purchase orders and reporting issues.
• Produce financial data for projects, updating, monitoring and reporting.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Knowledge of electrical infrastructure (at a basic level).
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective internal and external relationships
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Analytical and reporting skills.
• Experience of projects, partnership working and financial management.
• The ability to demonstrate the Yorkshire Water company values and behaviours.

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!

If you’ve got experience in project coordination and metering 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.

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. No agencies.