Distribution Maintenance Engineer

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

We offer a salary from £34,422 - £43,027 per annum dependant on experience. This salary range will increase by 4.5% from 1st April.

• Annual performance related bonus
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% 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: Bradford/Hybrid Working - a mix of working from home and in the office at Bradford

Work type: Fixed term opportunity for 12 x months, working full time, 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday between a working window of 8:00am-6:00pm.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Distribution Maintenance Engineer to join us in the Water Distribution Team and be a part of helping us to ensure a high quality water supply to our customers. Could this be you?

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 play a key role in the engineering and planning function of the Distribution Maintenance Department in Water Distribution. This team is responsible for the investigation and execution of planned Distribution Operations Maintenance Strategy (DOMS) flushing throughout Yorkshire, with a particular focus on District Metered Area's (DMAs) that have the highest number of discoloured water contacts. The team's primary objectives are to reduce the number of water quality contacts received by the business through the analysis of historical flushing data and the design of DMA conditioning plans. Additionally, the team collaborates with the Network Engineering Team to support the delivery of Legal Instruments related to discolouration.

Some key responsibilities include the following -

• Undertake detailed investigations and formulate DOMS plans and timetables for the strategic flushing of distribution mains within DMAs to minimise future Water Quality contacts for turbidity.
• Work with the network modelling team to accurately determine impact of planned flushing activity through desired flow/duration of works required to achieve optimal performance and risk mitigation.
• Download and process all logging data from pre to post flushing activity and report accordingly.
• Continuously look to understand how new research can be adapted to improve the effectiveness of the DMA programme.
• Ensure work basket is up to date and available for flushing teams and assist operational teams onsite in delivery of complex flushing plans.
• Monitor drinking water contacts in relation to Black, Brown, Orange (BBO) to inform DMA risk.

What skills & qualifications are we looking for?

• An understanding of the design and operation principles of potable water distribution network assets
• Knowledge of discolouration management within the water network such as DOMS process would be advantageous as would some knowledge of network modelling, eg - infoworks system
• Excellent numerical skills, data analysis and manipulation skills
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Strong Health and Safety awareness
• Pragmatic approach and ability to amend planned activities at short notice
• Ability to maintain internal and external relationships
• Ability to work on our initiative
• A valid UK driving licence with less than 6 points would be advantageous for the role as there will be some travel to site required on occasions.

If you're an experienced technical, process based professional with water industry knowledge and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you.

Please complete the online application process and submit a covering letter and CV outlining your suitability for the role.

Closing Date - 12th March, 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.