Distribution Maintenance Technician in Bradford

Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about some of the key aspects of the Distribution Maintenance Technician role.

• Salary from £28,052- £34,746 per annum dependant on experience.
• Company Van
• Annual performance related bonus
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day!
• 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!

Where I'd work: We have opportunities available in the Bradford/Leeds/Hull and York Areas, although you must be willing to travel across the Yorkshire region, when required within your role.

Work type: We have one permanent position available and two temporary positions of 12-18 months duration. You will be working full time, 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday between a working window of 8:00am-6:00pm. Occasional out of hours/weekend working will be required in the role.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Distribution Maintenance Technician to play a key role in ensuring a high quality water supply 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.

Where you fit in? This role sits within the Distribution Maintenance Team. The team is responsible for the delivery of a programme of planned interventions onto the water network at a District Metered Area (DMA) level and cyclical pipe level flushing interventions throughout Yorkshire. In addition to this, there are other proactive maintenance activities such as below ground, cyclical network asset inspections, reducing the potential risk of network contamination. The team's primary objective is to assist in the reduction of the number of Black, Brown, Orange (BBO) water discolouration - Water Quality contacts we receive as a business to meet the Water Quality Contacts performance commitment. The team play an important function in the delivery of network Legal Instrument undertakings from the Drinking Water Inspectorate by means of DMA flushing.

Some key role responsibilities include the following:

• Carry out planned flushing and sampling as per process and deploy data loggers pre & post the flushing activity within the DMA to capture the impact of the activity.
• Execute and record all planned flushing activity through desired flow/duration of works required to achieve optimal performance and risk mitigation.
• Amend schematic/timetable when unforeseen issues arise i.e. inoperable assets on the network.
• Capture data to calculate depth of sediment material removed per flush.
• Undertake risk assessments for cyclical flushing activities.

What skills & qualifications are we looking for?

• An understanding of the design and operation principles of potable water distribution network assets.
• Excellent IT skills - Excel essential.
• Strong Health and Safety awareness and compliance.
• An understanding of the operation principles of water hydraulics.
• Numerical understanding.
• Pragmatic approach and ability to amend planned activities at short notice.
• Application of water hygiene principles at all times.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

It would be advantageous if you had knowledge of the key mechanisms of discolouration on the water network and had water hygiene accreditation or Calm network training; however, full training will be provided once in role.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it's really 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're technical minded and have good process understanding and want to help us deliver exceptional service to our customers whilst protecting the environment, apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you.

Please apply online and submit an up to date CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Recruitment Process: Closing Date 30th June, 2025. 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.

We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.

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 please.