Yorkshire Water Graduate Scheme – Water Quality Scientist
Salary & Benefits:
Salary range £28,875 - £33,875 per annum dependant on experience, company car through company car lease scheme, annual bonus, attractive pension scheme (Up to 10% rising to 12% in Apr 2025 company contribution), life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary and 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus a wellness day and development opportunities in line with the Graduate Development Programme. We also offer a fantastic flexible benefits package, where you can choose from benefits such as health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Colleagues also have access to a retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! Location:
Bradford / Hybrid Working Work type:
Permanent. 37 hours per week between a working window of 8:00am-6:00pm Monday – Friday We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate position in the Water Quality function at Yorkshire Water. What we do: We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, ensuring clean and safe drinking water and proper wastewater management. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment, and changing expectations from customers mean that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Water Quality team is a key part of how we plan to meet these changing expectations. THE ROLE: The Graduate Programme is a two-year programme offering five structured placements within your business area, with selective placements in other areas, including core functions such as Finance, Health & Safety, People, and Procurement. The
Graduate Water Quality Scientist
role is vital in helping ensure that water quality targets and standards relating to specific legislation are met. Where you’ll fit in: Optimise assets, systems, processes, and procedures for continuous improvement in water quality performance and protection of public health. Lead a coordinated response to incidents across the business. Prepare reports for submission to our regulator/Senior Managers. Ensure compliance with our Performance Commitments. Undertake the role of water quality consultant on a 1 in 5-week basis. Participate in the water quality standby rota on a minimum 1 week in 5 frequency. DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Our programme is designed to meet individual needs, offering a balanced development programme with support from Sponsoring Managers, Graduate Champions, and Mentors. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 2:1 Bachelors degree in a Science or similar (environmental) discipline. Full Clean UK Driving Licence. Enthusiasm and a drive to succeed. If you have an enquiring mind and want to join our business at a time where you can make a difference to our customers and environment, please apply! Recruitment Process: The Assessment Centre will take place on week commencing 24th February 2025 to the 28th February 2025 with final decisions communicated by the 22nd March 2025. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply. If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check. Kelda Group reserves 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.
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Salary range £28,875 - £33,875 per annum dependant on experience, company car through company car lease scheme, annual bonus, attractive pension scheme (Up to 10% rising to 12% in Apr 2025 company contribution), life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary and 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus a wellness day and development opportunities in line with the Graduate Development Programme. We also offer a fantastic flexible benefits package, where you can choose from benefits such as health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Colleagues also have access to a retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! Location:
Bradford / Hybrid Working Work type:
Permanent. 37 hours per week between a working window of 8:00am-6:00pm Monday – Friday We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate position in the Water Quality function at Yorkshire Water. What we do: We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, ensuring clean and safe drinking water and proper wastewater management. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment, and changing expectations from customers mean that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Water Quality team is a key part of how we plan to meet these changing expectations. THE ROLE: The Graduate Programme is a two-year programme offering five structured placements within your business area, with selective placements in other areas, including core functions such as Finance, Health & Safety, People, and Procurement. The
Graduate Water Quality Scientist
role is vital in helping ensure that water quality targets and standards relating to specific legislation are met. Where you’ll fit in: Optimise assets, systems, processes, and procedures for continuous improvement in water quality performance and protection of public health. Lead a coordinated response to incidents across the business. Prepare reports for submission to our regulator/Senior Managers. Ensure compliance with our Performance Commitments. Undertake the role of water quality consultant on a 1 in 5-week basis. Participate in the water quality standby rota on a minimum 1 week in 5 frequency. DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Our programme is designed to meet individual needs, offering a balanced development programme with support from Sponsoring Managers, Graduate Champions, and Mentors. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 2:1 Bachelors degree in a Science or similar (environmental) discipline. Full Clean UK Driving Licence. Enthusiasm and a drive to succeed. If you have an enquiring mind and want to join our business at a time where you can make a difference to our customers and environment, please apply! Recruitment Process: The Assessment Centre will take place on week commencing 24th February 2025 to the 28th February 2025 with final decisions communicated by the 22nd March 2025. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply. If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check. Kelda Group reserves 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.
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