About this role
<p><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Project Technician</span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water: </span></strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, 5a, <strong>£40,110 - £47,950</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">A <strong>company car </strong>benefit</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Annual incentive related bonus (<strong>£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year</strong>)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Attractive pension scheme (<strong>up to 12% company contribution</strong>) </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Development opportunities in line with the <strong>Project Technician progression plan</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – <strong>plus an extra wellness day! </strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Life assurance cover of <strong>4 times pensionable salary </strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">A <strong>great benefits package </strong>– choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. </span></li> <li><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Retail savings scheme </span></strong></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts <strong>and many more! </strong></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Work type: </strong>Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday with overtime available.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">We have an exciting opportunity for a <strong>Project Technician </strong>to join the <strong>Specialist Projects Team </strong>at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. <strong>Could this be you?</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">What we do:</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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. Specialist Projects Team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">As a <strong>Project Technician</strong>, you will provide design and build project services to manage specific small projects within the Specialist Project Teams portfolio through from conception to hand-over to the relevant Business Partner.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">This includes liaising with operators, engineering design, project budget and cost control, project planning and reporting, site surveys, design, procurement, contractor selection and tendering, site supervision, commissioning and operator training (with support from others). </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Where you fit in:</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">As our <strong>Project Technician </strong>you will;</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Develop and deliver cost engineered solution to in response to Business Risk ensuring adherence to correct national and internal regulations, policies and standards in terms of both the design and life cycle considerations.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Ensure compliance with CDM regulations for projects including acting as named person for Principal Contractor on behalf of Yorkshire Water</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Provide design and build project services to manage specific small to large scale projects within the Specialist Projects portfolio</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Drive excellent standards and performance in health and safety, risk management and control of work to ensure compliance with the YW Safety Policy.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Manage the execution of the project ensuring alignment with all Health, Safety and Environmental and engineering standard requirements.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Work as part of the team to deliver excellent performance by understanding how their individual performance links into achieving the team’s wider objectives.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Wha</span><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">t skills & qualifications you will need:</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Electrical, ICA, mechanical or process based apprenticeship or Engineering degree or equivalent.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">ONC/HNC/BTEC in Electrical, ICA, Mechanical or Process Engineering</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Understands the principles of control of works - Permits, POWRA, RAMS etc.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Has a good understanding of the design and project delivery process including hazard identification, risk assessment and site supervision.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Is able to highlight technical issues and supports and contributes to resolution.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Is able to manage & prioritise workload whilst maintaining effective operational relationships.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Current valid driving licence and flexibility to travel across the Yorkshire region.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">You will also benefit from having:</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Experience of driving sustainable performance against challenging business targets.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Previous experience in a commercially orientated and / or regulated environment.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Knowledge of the range of equipment within the Water Industry – including high pressure/temperature waste processing facilities, CHP and high voltage equipment</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">CITB SMSTS trained with valid card</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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! </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Do we sound like your cup of tea? </span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">If you’ve got experience as a <strong>Project Technician </strong>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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Accessibility</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Just a heads-up! </strong>We might start interviewing and close the position earlier based on the response. To make sure you’re considered, please send in your application as soon as you can.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">No agencies please</span></p>