Company Description
Water utility company based in Yorkshire region of England.
Job Overview
The role is that of a WAND Compliance Engineer offered by CUPONING PULICIDAD S.L. and managed within Yorkshire Water’s Network Engineering Department. The position reports directly to the Technical Engineering Manager.
Benefits
* Competitive salary depending on experience £38,700 – £48,376
* Company car benefit
* Annual incentive‑related bonus (maximum £1,000 for the performance year)
* Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
* Development opportunities in line with the WAND Compliance Engineer progression plan
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra wellness day
* Life assurance cover (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
Dependent on successful candidate. Base would be one of Yorkshire Water operational sites. Flexibility for some home working.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake an impartial audit of WAND compliance to protocol and provide assurance and governance to regulators.
* Develop audit plans for field, leakage and approvers as agreed with the regulator and identify training needs using audit results.
* Develop updates and undertake administration duties of the WAND system, working closely with IT colleagues to ensure future updates requested by regulators, management or operatives are appropriate and deliverable.
* Assist and support the team and colleagues in water planning and engineering during periods of escalation or at the manager’s request.
* Develop processes for repeated poor performance or non‑compliance from authors or approvers, as determined by the audit.
* Deliver training (where required) to authors and approvers of the WAND risk assessment database and provide refresher training for those failing an audit.
* Drive relevant processes for exceptional circumstances of adverse weather or prolonged periods of escalation and recovery to maintain performance and effectiveness, identifying and delivering alternate solutions when existing methods are ineffective while considering all associated risks.
Qualifications and Experience
* Knowledge and understanding/experience of the WAND risk assessment system.
* Ability to create a WAND document of exemplary quality in accordance with protocol and best practice.
* Knowledge of the WAND protocol.
* Experience in water networks configuration and operation.
* Understanding of regulator commitments regarding water quality, discolouration and interruption minutes lost.
* Experience in Yorkshire Water corporate systems including SAP AI2, Odyssey, SRM, YorBill, Lotus Notes.
* Competent use of Microsoft Office.
* Ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships with colleagues and customers.
* Full UK driving licence, no more than 6 points.
* Experience in Clean Water distribution.
Additional Skills and Benefits
* Strong IT skills.
* Knowledge of leakage and water distribution relevant IT systems.
* Experience driving sustainable performance against challenging business targets.
* Previous experience in a commercially orientated or regulated environment.
* Confidence in presenting to groups.
Contact
For any further information, please contact recruiting manager, Craig Needham.
Closing Date and Conditions
Closing date: 31st December. If successful, you will be required to undergo pre‑employment checks including a Basic Disclosure Check, and may need a Counter‑Terrorist or Security Check clearance depending on the role. All roles are subject to a medical questionnaire and further medicals if required.
Accessibility and Equality
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 and we will discuss reasonable adjustments.
Notice
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.
Seniority Level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
* Part‑time
Job Function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Civil Engineering
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