Inspector - Weekend Nights Shift

Trainee Leakage Inspector
 
Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:
 

~ We offer a competitive salary, starting at £25,524 with the potential to progress to £34,562 as a fully competent Leakage Inspector through a progression plan.
~ A Company van
~ Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
~ Attractive pension scheme (12% company contribution)
~ Development opportunities in line with the Leakage Inspector/Trainee 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.
~ Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more

 
Work type: Permanent. Important Note: You'll be required to work a minimum of 3 nights in a 4-week period.
 
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Leakage Inspector to join the Water Distribution team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. DMA Leakage Inspectors are responsible for proactively investigating 'Distribution Monitored Areas' using acoustic detection equipment to identify, pinpoint and promote leaks on our distribution network to our service partners for repair. If you have a passion for solving problems, working outdoors (and working at night), understanding how the clean water network operates, dealing with customers and utilising the latest detection technologies, then this role may be for you.
 
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. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's 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 region's 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. Water Distribution are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
 
As a Trainee, you will learn to carry out leak detection and investigation activities on the Water Network to locate and promote leakage to be repaired by our service partners. You will demonstrate the ability to work hard as part of a wider team, solve problems and be thorough to deliver sustainable leakage reduction for Yorkshire Water. This will enable Yorkshire Water to hit challenging Leakage reduction targets.
 
You will learn a variety of leakage detection techniques such as sounding, correlating, step testing and utilising new leakage technologies, as well as how to differentiate usage from leakage and other network sounds. You'll be expected to carry out dynamic risk assessments and POWRA's to ensure all activities are safe and delivered with minimal customer impact and develop an understanding and capability of available corporate systems.
 
As our  Trainee Leakage Inspector  you will learn leakage detection and investigation techniques without impacting on the wider water network.
 

Master leakage detection methods, including, sounding, correlating, step testing and acoustic logging.
Learn how to differentiate water usage from leakage.
Develop a wide range of water industry skills through our Yorkshire Water Training Academy
Develop an understanding of the clean water network, from source to tap.
Work as part of a team of experienced Leakage Inspectors.
Willingness to work unsociable hours (nights and weekends).
Full EU driving license with a maximum of 6 points.
Grade 4 (C GCSE) or equivalent (can be a functional skills qualification) in maths and English language (proof of qualifications required)
 
Experience in a commercial or regulated environment.
Background in water, wastewater, utilities, or manufacturing.
Data analysis skills.
With the Trainee position, you will work in the field and classroom to work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Water Network – Leakage. This comprehensive qualification combines classroom learning with hands-on field assessments, preparing you for success.
 
Successful completion of the traineeship includes the minimum of a pass at end point assessment within two years of starting the Apprenticeship (which is the apprenticeship start date). This includes assessments of knowledge, skills and behaviours detailed within the Apprenticeships standard, all of which must be met and agreed by the training provider and line manager within Yorkshire Water before being put forward for End Point Assessment.
 
The successful completion of the traineeship will include meeting the knowledge, skills and behavioural requirements of the Apprenticeship standard and internal expectations plus the successful completion of the end point assessment.
 
Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it's 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 isn't always easy
 
If you wish to embark in a career as a Trainee Leakage Inspector 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.
 
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.
 
If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.