Pumping Operator

Salary & Benefits: Salary £24,675 to £31,330 per annum dependant on experience, annual bonus, attractive pension scheme (Up to 10% company contribution), life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary and 25 days annual leave, bank holidays plus additional days in lieu of working bank holidays, plus a wellness day and development opportunities in line with the Pumping Operatorprogression plan. We also offer a fantastic flexible benefits package, where you can choose from benefits such as health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Colleagues also have access to a retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: We currently have an opportunity for a Pumping Operator to join our Process & Pumping department maintaining our sites in the Southeast Yorkshire area. Applicants should live in a reasonable commuting distance of Rotherham or Doncaster

Work type: This is a permanent opportunity; you’ll be working 37 hours per week working Monday to Friday. Once fully trained and assessed for working alone, you will be expected to participate in an out of hours standby rota which will include evenings, weekends, and overnight callouts. This is done in a planned & scheduled way so you will have visibility of exactly when you will be on call (typically 1 week in every 8). In addition to standby, you will be expected to work some weekends, which currently sits at one weekend in every 8 weeks.

We have an opportunity for a Pumping Operator to join the Process & Pumping department at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you? No two days are the same working as a Pumping Operator. You will work as part of an operational team to deliver exceptional performance against stretching targets whilst ensuring regulatory compliance and driving customer confidence and satisfaction. You will also be expected to undertake reactive and proactive site visits to ensure our most critical assets meet regulatory compliance thus protecting our environment from pollution.

As a Pumping Operator, you will take personal responsibility for yourself and others regarding health and safety to ensure compliance with Yorkshire Water's Health and Safety policies whilst undertaking basic grounds maintenance, site maintenance and general housekeeping duties.

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. Process & Pumping are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

Where you fit in:

Your duties will include tasks such as reacting to RTS alarms and pollutions incidents, gathering evidence at suspected pollution incidents, lifting, checking, and unblocking pumps, and raising follow-on work for internal stakeholders. Full training on all mandatory courses will be provided to allow you to work safely and independently and a company van, tools, equipment, Toughbook, mobile phone, sat nav and all corporate clothing will be provided.

What skills, experience and training you will need:

It is essential that you have a practical mindset, enjoy working outdoors in all weathers and be comfortable taking a hands-on approach to work tasks.

The role involves working alone and as part of a team in all weathers, so you should be resilient with good time management and the ability to efficiently manage your own workload.

You should be prepared to dispute unsafe working practices and be confident in reporting these to management.

You should also be a good problem-solver, decision maker, communicator and one who displays exemplary attitudes and behaviours.

Previous experience of using IT systems such as word is essential as you will be capturing necessary site information on a ‘Toughbook’.

You will be required to travel to various operational sites as part of your daily activities. Therefore, a full valid driving licence is a requirement of this role (with no more than 6 points on your licence).

This role has a requirement to carry out occasional work in confined spaces so the successful completion of a medical performed by our Occupational Health Department and the relevant training course is essential. The successful candidate must pass strict medical criteria including, BMI, vision, blood pressure, hearing, and Spirometry tests to ensure your full safety when working in hazardous environments.

You will also benefit from having:

Knowledge and/or previous experience of Wastewater Pumping is desirable.

If you want to help your local environment and support your local area and help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you.

If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply on-line and complete the application process and submitting your CV.

Closing date: 9th April 2024

Assessment TBC

Company Information

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.

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.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when 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.