Job Description

Solution Development Engineer - Mechanical 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, 4a, £50,300 - £62,876
• A company car benefit
• 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 Mechanical Engineer progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus two extra 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: Buttershaw, Bradford, hybrid working – averaging 2 days in the office / on-site per week with regular regional travel. Head Office move to Leeds LS10 from September, 2026.

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join the Engineering Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to 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, 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.

The Engineering Team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

As part of a larger team, you will provide support to the company’s Principal Mechanical Engineer, delivering expertise and knowledge within the discipline of Mechanical Engineering. You will be responsible for leading and supporting technical investigations across a wide range of initiatives, provide support to other engineering managers, as well as the company’s capital investment team supporting the design and integration of projects, schemes and assets. You will also be responsible for the development of work scopes and packages to be delivered by selected contractors or directly by the Engineering Teams. As part of the role, you will also support the review and annual update of Yorkshire Waters Engineering Specifications.

Where you fit in:

As a Mechanical Engineer you will have:

• Knowledge of integrated mechanical systems including water and wastewater process plant, pumping and pumping systems, pressure systems and lifting equipment etc.
• Previous and proven technical/process/discipline specific experience within a process related or production-based operations.
• Be capable of writing and developing engineering standards/specifications, procedures and documentation.
• Be capable of developing engineering solutions and incorporating these into a work package/specification for delivery.
• Have the ability to effectively communicate and present engineering strategy and data within both the engineering community and the wider business.
• Demonstrate ability to train and communicate new initiatives and obtain "buy in" from stakeholders at all levels
• Be capable of developing and maintaining effective internal and external relationships.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• A good understanding of relevant legislation including Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) 2000, Lifting Operations and Lifting
• Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998 and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998.
• Drive excellent standards and performance in health and safety, risk management and control of work and ensure compliance with the YW Safety Policy.
• Have experience and good understanding of rotating and non-rotating mechanical equipment within the water industry.
• Provide the technical knowledge and expertise to lead or support engineering Investigations for equipment/asset or process performance shortfalls for entry into Yorkshire Water’s Business Risk Management (BRM) system.
• Deliver small projects under the mechanical capital delivery programme
• Provide technical and project support to capital, engineering colleges and the business.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to support the transfer of specialist knowledge and succession planning within Yorkshire Water.
• Minimum HNC qualified in an appropriate Engineering Discipline

You will also benefit from having:

• Experience within a large-scale engineering or process related industry.
• Experience of leading and embedding change, able to influence and drive right culture and behaviours.
• Previous experience gained within the water or wastewater sectors or within the broader utilities, process or manufacturing industry sectors.
• Experience with pumps/pumping systems and their design.
• Degree qualified in an appropriate Engineering Discipline
• Has or is working towards membership of a recognised Engineering Institution at Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status.

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 Mechanical Engineering 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.

Accessibility

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.

Just a heads-up! We might start interviewing and close the position early based on the response. To make sure you’re considered, please send in your application as soon as you can.

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.

No agencies please