Chemical Coordinator in Bradford

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

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• We offer a salary range from £28,970 to £35,854 per annum dependent on experience.
• Annual performance related bonus.
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).
• Development opportunities in line with the Chemical Co-ordinator progression plan.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 x bank holidays plus two extra wellness days!
• If required to work on a bank holiday you will receive appropriate days in lieu.
• 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!

We currently have two opportunities for Chemical Co-ordinators to join the Central Control function within Yorkshire Water. This is a permanent role working full time, 37 hours per week between Monday to Friday 8:00am-6:00pm. This role will initially be based in Bradford but we are moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in Summer 2026, so you will be based there in the future, with a hybrid working arrangement in place, a mix of office and home working.

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.

Where you fit in: You will co-ordinate and proactively manage site access, chemical ordering and deliveries. You will support the wider Triage, Planning and Scheduling team by managing administrative tasks and coordination of operator site visits. You will play a critical role in ensuring that our operational sites are compliant and able to meet demand. You will also be responsible for fuel and chemical ordering, using Yorkshire Water's purchasing system (Ariba) to raise and goods receipt orders. You will play a key role in fuel and chemical monitoring, monitoring levels to proactively manage orders, ensuring no gaps to supply. You will then manage chemical visits, raising and pinning work to ensure operators are on site to manage chemical visits. More broadly, you will be responsible for managing any operator supported site access, ensuring contractors are able to access site as required.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• A strong communicator you will develop and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, able to effectively problem solve under pressure and find innovative ways to overcome complex business challenges.
• Good IT skills as you will be using a range of IT systems in the role.
• Ability to influence and negotiate.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Rigorous attention to detail to ensure right first time performance.

Do we sound like your cup of tea? If you’ve got experience in scheduling 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.

Advert Close Date: 12th June

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.