Company description:
Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.
Job description:
Yorkshire Water Graduate Scheme Graduate Mechanical Engineer
Location:?West Yorkshire with requirement for flexible travel across Yorkshire & Humber.
Work type: 37 hours per week between a working window of 8:00am-6:00pm Monday Friday
Why Yorkshire Water?
Yorkshire Water delivers essential water and wastewater services to over 5.4 million people. But were more than taps and toiletswe protect the environment, support communities, and help shape Yorkshires future.
From tackling climate change to planning for droughts and floods, were solving some of the biggest challenges facing our region and we need talented graduates to help us do it.
Your Graduate Programme
Our two-year programme offers you five placements across your allocated business area, complemented by a choice of placements to suit your personal development needs in core functions such as Finance, Health & Safety, People, and Procurement, enabling you to have a balanced understanding of the business.
Youll gain hands-on experience, technical and leadership training, and support from mentors, managers, graduate alumni, and our Early in Careers team to support you from the day you make the decision to join us.
By the end of the scheme, youll be ready to step into a permanent role and make a lasting impact.
Your Team
Our Engineering team drives innovation and nature-based solutions across a range of disciplinesincluding Process, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, ICA, and Automationto help deliver our long-term vision.
At the heart of asset management, we support every stage of the lifecycle, from concept to decommissioning, creating infrastructure built to last over 100 years. No two days are the same.
We ensure all work is safe, compliant, and serviceableprotecting the environment and delivering excellent customer service. By collaborating with suppliers, we deliver smart, effective solutions to complex challenges.
Your role:
As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer you will:
Investigate and understand the root cause of a business risk
Identify and promote opportunities for targeted capital investment
Identify safety / environmental hazards and support the engineering design processes to design and develop solutions that keep customers & colleagues safe and protect the environment
Participate in detailed technical studies to create a better understanding of operational assets so that we can continually improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our asset management practices
Identify and implement asset improvements that enhance asset security, resilience, performance and reduce operating costs
Validate that assets are constructed to accepted designs and standards
Assist in the inspection, testing and improvement of mechanical assets
Understand and develop industry 4.0 focussed methods of maintaining assets
What you need to be successful
Minimum 2:1 Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering
Enthusiasm and a drive to succeed
Driving License and access to own vehicle
Salary & Benefits
Starting salary: £32,000, rising to £37,000 by end of year 2
Extras: £2,000 signing bonus, annual bonus, 25 days holiday + bank holidays + wellness day
Pension: Up to 12% company contribution
Life assurance: 4x pensionable salary
Permanant substantive role offer upon completion of programme subject to performance
Flexible Benefits Package
Includes health cash plan, critical illness and dental insurance, life assurance flex (with partner cover), retail discounts, online GP access, cycle-to-work scheme, gym membership savings, and more.
Key Dates
Assessment Centres:?17.11.2025-05.12.2025
Start date:?14.09.2026
Were proud to serve Yorkshire and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment checks, including a Basic Disclosure via a third-party provider. Some roles may also require Counter Terrorist or Security Check clearance.
Kelda Group reserve the right to close applications early, so we recommend applying as soon as possible.
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