Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England. Job description: Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water: We offer a competitive salary (Band 5a), £32,480 to £40,571 depending on experience. 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 Contract Technician progression plan 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus two wellness days! 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: This role will initially be based in Bradford but were moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so youll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working (1 to 2 office days a week) Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday Friday. We have opportunities available in Indirect Categories - Information Technology & Operational Technology (IT&OT) and Professional Services to join a growing and? transforming Commercial function as a? Contract Technicianinthe Commercial Operations team at Yorkshire Water. Be a part of an exciting time at the start of AMP8, that provides new funding and regulatory focus for the Water industry, to enable the business to drive the transformation of Yorkshire Water that can provide the best service to our customers. This is an exciting time for Commercial as we grow the capability in our team, support an extensive pipeline of activity andseekto drivegood valuefor our customers.? Could this be you? What we do: Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, its so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Commercial - Operations are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. TheContract Technicianwill support the delivery of health and safety, performance commitments, service, value, and compliance through the effective and efficient contract management. This includes the administration of frameworks and contract with a focus on specification clauses; variations; risks, quality of workmanship and the overall commercial and serviceinterestsneeds of the customers, stakeholders, and the business. Areas ofinterestssought:?-there aremultipleroles available across different indirect categories, including: Professional Services? Information Technology & Operational Technology (IT&OT) Where you fit in: As our? Contract Technician ?youwill: Work as part of the team to deliver excellent performance by understanding how their individual performance links into achieving the teams widerobjectives. Identifyand progress opportunities for cost reductions and/or increase the efficiency and effectiveness. Ensuring effective administration and maintenance of contract records and documentation such as insurance. Providing commercial data/information and contribute to the preparation of financial reports. Providing technical support to team members and wider YW/Partner teams including providing performance data. Work with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders tomaintainprofessional, effective relationships. Ensure excellent standards and performance in health and safety. Demonstrate financial awareness when making day to day business decisions. Support commercial processes formini tendersunder the frameworks asrequired Support service escalation to ensure a consistentlyhigh levelof service during extreme weather conditions, major assetfailureand elevated customer contacts. Drive excellent standards and performance in health and safety and ensure compliance with the YW Safety Policy Provide support to other teams in the Contract Management functions Coordinate regular and ad-hoc meetings. Support audit and assurance activity. Demonstrate relentless drive, energy, and determination to achieve teamobjectives. What skills & qualifications you will need: Experience of understanding where your role fits within a business plan and then developing ways to deliver the outputs. Develops andmaintainseffective internal and external relationships with your team and other stakeholders. Experience of supporting change. Clearlydemonstratesthe Yorkshire Water company values and behaviours. Experience of basicfinancial managementincl. budget tracking. Good levelcommunication skills ability to communicate and engage people at all levels. You will alsobenefitfrom having: Experience of delivering against challenging business targets Previousexperience in a commercially orientated and / or regulated environment Previousexperience gained within the water or wastewater sectors or within the broader utilities, process, or manufacturing industry sectorsincluding a knowledge of operational assets and operations. Proventrack recordin this type of role Awareness of risk management processes Awareness of contract management Awareness of programme and project management We embrace a flexible working model, where our hybrid setup typically requires an average of1- 2daysin the office per week. This could be slightly more when collaborative efforts, training or meeting deadlines demand it. For those who prefer to work on-site, our office is open Monday-Friday during working hours. Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, its important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isnt always easy! Do we sound like your cup of tea? If youve got experience as a Contract Technician or supplier/contractor management and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. Advert Closes: 31 May 2026 If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the 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. 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. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required. 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. No agencies please.