Technical Team Leader – Flow & Spill
Yorkshire Water is looking for a Technical Team Leader to join our Wastewater Service Delivery Team and play a key role in maintaining and improving flow & spill performance across our system.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary, £46,497 - £55,733
* Annual incentive bonus up to £1,000
* Pension scheme with up to 12% company contribution
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day
* Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
* Health cash plan, 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: hybrid working – 3 site days per week
+ Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Permanent full-time.
What you’ll do:
* Lead and support a team of technical specialists focused on flow and spill performance.
* Provide scientific, technical, and operational direction for flow and spill assets.
* Analyse and interpret operational data to identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
* Develop and track action plans to ensure compliance with environmental permits and internal targets.
* Collaborate with operational teams, asset management, permitting, and regulatory teams to align strategies.
* Represent Yorkshire Water in audits and site visits with the Environment Agency.
* Support the development and implementation of management systems and procedures.
* Coach and mentor team members, fostering a high-performing collaborative culture.
What we’re looking for:
* Strong leadership and people management experience.
* In-depth understanding of wastewater processes and environmental compliance.
* Experience working in a regulated industry.
* Proven ability to influence across multiple levels of the business and externally.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaborative working skills.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
* Experience in change management, conflict resolution, and strategy delivery.
* Ability to interpret and communicate complex technical and financial information.
* Full UK driving licence.
Additional experience that would be beneficial:
* Experience developing and implementing management systems.
* Background in coaching and mentoring technical teams.
* Familiarity with risk registers and investment planning.
We support flexible working patterns and job share options where possible. Pre‑employment checks and a medical questionnaire will be required.
If you want to help deliver great service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, apply today!
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