Technical Team Leader - Flow & Spill

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, 4a, depending on experience, £46,497 - £55,733
• 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 Technical Team Leader 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: hybrid working - 3 office / site days per week

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Team Leader to join the Wastewater Service Delivery 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. Our Flow & Spill team plays a vital role in delivering exceptional performance across storm overflows, pass forward flow compliance, storm storage optimisation, and network performance. We're looking for a Technical Team Leader to help us drive forward our environmental performance and compliance.

You will have a flexible working contract that puts focus on work life balance as your personal wellbeing is important to us. This is not just a job it's a career and as part of your role you will have the opportunity to work through a personal career progression plan which allows you to focus on developing your potential as a Technical Team Leader and this will be supported by both internal and external training opportunities.

Yorkshire Water has a focus on High Performing Teams whereby its people are at the heart of everything we do and are given autonomy, trust and choice to contribute to sustainable solutions in a collaborative and supportive culture.

Where you fit in:

As a Technical Team Leader - Flow & Spill, you will:

• Lead and support a team of technical specialists focused on flow and spill performance
• Provide scientific, technical, and operational direction for flow and spill-related assets
• Analyse and interpret operational data to identify risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement
• Develop and track action plans to ensure compliance with environmental permits and internal performance targets
• Collaborate with operational teams, asset management, permitting, and regulatory teams to align strategies and deliver improvements
• Represent Yorkshire Water in audits and site visits with the Environment Agency
• Support the development and implementation of management systems and procedures
• Coach and mentor team members, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Strong leadership and people management experience
• In-depth understanding of wastewater processes and environmental compliance
• Experience working in a regulated industry
• Proven ability to influence across multiple levels of the business and externally
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaborative working skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Experience in change management, conflict resolution, and strategy delivery
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex technical and financial information
• Full UK driving licence

You will also benefit from having:

• Experience developing and implementing management systems
• Background in coaching and mentoring technical teams
• Familiarity with risk registers and investment planning

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 want to learn more about becoming a Technical Team Leader 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 earlier 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.