We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Optimiser (T&D) to join the Bioresources department at Yorkshire Water and help protect the environment and provide the best service to our customers.
* Competitive salary (salary band 4b), between £42,881 and £52,084 depending on experience.
* This role has been classified as a Business Needs Users (BNU) and is eligible for a cash allowance initially. (Employees must complete 6 months in the role and meet all BNU criteria before ordering a company car).
* Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year).
* Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).
* Development opportunities in line with the Technical Optimiser (T&D) progression plan.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day.
* Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
* 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!
Location: Regionally based, with a mix of home working and on-site at Knostrop WWTW in Leeds. Expectation to visit sites across Yorkshire; full valid UK driving licence (no more than 6 points) is essential.
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
Day to day, youll:
* Take ownership of asset availability on T&D and throughput critical kit, driving down downtime.
* Gather and interpret performance data (throughput, DS%, chemical usage).
* Help operations get the best out of assets through site support and optimisation.
* Work with maintenance providers to ensure inspections and servicing stay on track.
* Embed continuous improvements and best practice across wastewater sites.
* Carry out root cause analysis on major failures that hit us financially.
* Develop data insights that reduce MTTR and support proactive maintenance approaches.
* Report on OEE across wastewater assets.
You’ll also take the lead on:
* Thickening & dewatering asset availability.
* Performance optimisation and reporting.
* Chemical control and reporting.
* Maintenance planning and service adherence.
* Oversight of the mobile dewatering fleet.
* Asset improvements and resilience planning.
* Managing performance on key assets end to end.
* Supporting throughput into energy generation targets.
* Contract management and acting as the SME in performance meetings.
What skills, experience and Qualifications you will need:
* Confidence defining the best route to get things done – turning broad goals into practical, effective plans.
* Commitment to doing things properly – making a difference by keeping our wastewater treatment assets safe, reliable and ready for anything.
Youll need:
* Experience working with wastewater treatment assets.
* Experience working with commercial contracts and partners.
* Strong IT skills and comfort working with multiple systems.
* Confidence working with complex data sets to inform decisions and present proposals.
* A full clean driving licence (no more than 6 points).
* Ability to manage both long- and short-term maintenance programmes.
Effective safety standards:
* Following Life Saving Rules at all times.
* Upholding Yorkshire Waters Stop Work principle.
* Wearing PPE at all times.
* Ensuring your own competence for all tasks.
* Demonstrating strong H&S behaviours every day.
* Correct and safe use of tools and equipment.
* Auditing contractors working under the T&D framework.
* Always working in line with safe working practices.
If successful, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including a Basic Disclosure Check and, depending on the role, a 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.
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