Job Description

Resource Engineer

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, depending on experience (Band 5a) from £33,296 to £41,620.
• A Company van
• 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 Resource Engineer 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: We have an exciting opportunity for a Resource Engineer to join the Product & Process–West department at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers in the Huddersfield and surrounding area(days). Could this be you?

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. standby Overtime

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, it’s so much more than this.

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. Product & Process are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

As a Resource Engineer, you’ll be responsible for managing workloads and resources to keep our raw water assets running smoothly – making sure we deliver great service, meet compliance requirements, and achieve value for money.

Where you fit in:

As our Resource Engineer you will:

• Work as part of a team to deliver excellent performance, understanding how your role supports the wider goals we’re all working towards.
• Bring drive, energy and determination to help Yorkshire Water deliver sustainable, sector‑leading performance.
• Show financial awareness when making day‑to‑day decisions.
• Operate and maintain raw water assets, achieving financial targets while staying fully compliant.
• Work within the IMS Manual Procedures.
• Operate and maintain assets following WRAP guidelines to make sure we get the best from our resources.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (Water Quality, Environment Agency, H&S, Reservoirs Act, Water Industry Act 1991).
• Work within Yorkshire Water’s policies and procedures.
• Take part in the out‑of‑hours level one standby rota for raw water assets.
• Manage raw water assets to financial targets, including direct costs for water production and asset maintenance.
• Liaise with external bodies to investigate issues, resolve queries, and tackle customer concerns (Estate owners, Planning Authorities, National Parks, Environment Agency, Farmers).
• Understand how your work affects other parts of the business and communicate clearly with internal teams (e.g. Planning, Herbicide spraying, Private spring supplies).
• Demonstrate and live our company values.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Experience of understanding where your role fits within a business plan and developing ways to deliver the required outputs.
• Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
• Experience supporting and embedding change, influencing positive behaviours and culture.
• A clear demonstration of Yorkshire Water’s values and behaviours.
• Confident IT skills and willingness to learn new systems.
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities.
• A strong approach to team performance and sharing key information with the wider business.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise work effectively.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety.

You will also benefit from having:

• Experience delivering against challenging business targets.
• Previous experience in a commercial and/or regulated environment.
• Experience in the water or wastewater industry, or wider utilities, process or manufacturing sectors.
• Completion of a recognised course in Reservoir Safety Supervision.

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!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?  

If you’ve got experience in field operations 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 closing date: 24 April 2026

Interviews taking place: WC 4th 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.