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Location: Buttershaw, Bradford. Hybrid working pattern 3 days in the office
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
There is the potential for flexible working/compressed hours when working this role. Please detail your request within your Covering Letter.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Contract Technician Standpipe Hire Scheme/ Fire Service Liaison to join Water Distribution at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.
What you’ll do
* Maintain and promote excellent relations with the Yorkshire Water Standpipe Scheme Service Partners
* Maintain and promote excellent relations with the Four Yorkshire Fire Services
* Deal with applications for standpipes
* Resolve customer and colleague queries about the SHS and use of larger standpipes
* Monitor partner performance through data analysis, liaison meetings and site visits
* Ensure recovery of income is safeguarded
* Communicate SHS policies and processes to YW and partner colleagues
* Ensure illegal connections are pursued through the legal process including court attendance
* Raise work as necessary from Fire Service requests; from Field Techs and the public
* Liaise with the 4 Fire Service Authorities about queries, remedial works, charges, policies
* Ensure invoices are issued for rechargeable works
* Act as a point of contact for YW colleagues regarding fire hydrants, logger deployment and related assets
* Maintain stock of S19 hydrant clamps and monitor units issued/fitted by Field
* Attend Fire Service liaison meetings and capture actions and minutes
* Take personal responsibility for health and safety, risk management and control of work to ensure compliance with the YW Safety Policy
* Demonstrate drive to deliver sustainable out-performance against industry benchmarks
* Provide clarity to internal and external customers on compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
* Attend internal and external meetings as required to represent Yorkshire Water
* Maintain good working relationships within Yorkshire Water to protect and deliver assets
* Ensure risk assessments are raised to the relevant department in a timely manner
* Produce accurate management information as required
What skills and qualifications you will need
* Excellent customer service ethic
* Good communication and organisational skills
* Knowledge and use of YW corporate systems (ICE; SAP; Odyssey)
* Knowledge of regulatory legislation and YW policies/processes related to the role
* Flexibility to assist the wider Operational Contracts Team
* Full driving license
As part of this role there will be an expectation that you will be required to travel to our Normanton site 1-2 times per month to attend meetings using your own vehicle.
Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we support flexible working patterns and job share options where possible to help you balance work and life. If you have childcare responsibilities, include details in your application.
Other information
Closing date: 22nd September 2025
If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including a Basic Disclosure Check, with potential security vetting as applicable. All roles are subject to a medical questionnaire and further medicals when required. We are committed to accessible recruitment and can make reasonable adjustments on request.
Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date if needed; applicants are advised to apply early.
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