Scaffolding Inspector in Leeds

We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience £35,544 - £44,396.

A Company van.

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 Scaffolding 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: Yorkshire Water Logistics Centre, Foxbridge Way, WF6, pending relocation to Leeds (LS10).

Work type: Permanent. You’ll be working 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Hybrid working, 2 - 3 days each week will be on site at the logistics centre.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Scaffolding Inspector to join the Asset Maintenance 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. Asset Maintenance are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. Join a team that plays a critical role in keeping Yorkshire Water safe, compliant, and efficient.

Our Scaffolding & Access team is the backbone of ensuring every structure meets the highest standards of safety and quality. We work closely with contractors, engineers, and site teams to guarantee that scaffolding is erected only when needed, inspected thoroughly, and maintained in line with the Work at Height Regulations and industry best practice. By managing and monitoring scaffolding across all sites, we help reduce overspend, improve awareness, and maintain consistent standards that protect both people and projects. This is a team that thrives on collaboration, expertise, and problem-solving. We don’t just inspect scaffolds—we drive innovation by identifying long-standing structures and exploring cost-effective, permanent solutions. Our work ensures compliance with TG20:21 and bespoke designs, while providing clear reporting and guidance to keep everyone informed and safe.

If you’re passionate about safety, quality, and making a real impact across a large organization, you’ll find this team offers challenge, variety, and the chance to shape best practice across Yorkshire Water.

Where you fit in: As our Scaffolding Inspector you will:

• Drive excellent standards and performance in health and safety, risk management and control of work and ensure compliance with the YW Safety Policy.
• Demonstrate relentless drive, energy and determination to deliver sustainable outperformance for YW that rigorously achieves against demanding competitive industry benchmarks.
• Be able to work well on own initiative and plan workloads.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal business customers including improved visibility of scaffolding and access work.
• Seek out and implement innovative solutions and ways of working.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• CISRS qualified Advanced Scaffold Inspector (CISRS ASI) with current CISRS card.
• Can review technical structure drawing to ensure compliance.
• Capable of ensuring all scaffolding work is carried out in accordance to design and specification.
• Up to date with current TG20 & SG4 regulations.
• Ability to produce performance reports in line with the Smart Scaffolder software.
• At least five years’ scaffolding experience.
• Has good computer literacy e.g. Microsoft Office & Excel.
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external relationships.
• Clearly demonstrates the Yorkshire Water company values and behaviours.
• Able to identify practical and innovative solutions to challenges.
• Effective sub/contract management.
• Excellent in problem solving, leadership and effective communication skills.
• Current valid driving licence and flexibility to travel across the Yorkshire region.

You will also benefit from having:

• At least five years’ experience as a Scaffolder.
• Industrial scaffolding experience.
• A practical engineering knowledge of YWS assets.
• Previous experience in a commercially orientated and/or regulated environment.
• Previous experience gained within the water or wastewater sectors or within the broader utilities, process or manufacturing industry sectors.
• Experience in identifying opportunities for increasing efficiencies and effectiveness.

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 as a Scaffolding Inspector 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.

Closing date – 27th January 2026.

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.