Data Analyst - Pumping Systems

Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Data Analyst Pumping Systems

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

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• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience from £37,402 to £46,751.
  
• 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 Data Analyst Pumping Systems 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 to 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: Regionally based across Yorkshire.

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

We have an exciting opportunity for two Data Analysts Pumping Systems to join the Asset Management Wastewater team at Yorkshire Water and be part of helping Yorkshire Water provide the best service to our customers. Could this be 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. But for us, its 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 newly established team in Asset Management Wastewater are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

As part of our newly established team, our Data Analyst Pumping Systems will play a pivotal role in driving the performance, reliability, and optimisation of Yorkshire Water’s wastewater pumping infrastructure. Using detailed analysis of telemetry, operational, and asset data particularly relating to rising mains across the wastewater network, you will uncover trends, identify inefficiencies, and highlight opportunities for improvement. Your insights will directly support informed decision‑making and deliver tangible outcomes, contributing to our strategic priorities of reducing pollution risk, strengthening asset resilience and enhancing overall operational efficiency.

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• Be the single point of contact for the department to obtain meaningful data in a consistent format which identifies performance in full through the wastewater pumping asset base.
  
• Provide analysis of areas where performance is a concern, in which catchments, identifies actions to be taken and underlying root causes.
  
• Provide consistent interpretation of data and present it in a way that is easily understood by the business.
  
• Interpret data and turn it into information which can offer proactive ways to improve our pumping systems.
  
• Oversee and conduct the conversion of data into insights that will lead to informed business decisions.
  
• Baseline process capability and potential performance with respect to the customer.
  
• Lead initiatives to enhance the policies, procedures and business processes employed within our wastewater pumping asset base.
  
• Identify new and innovative ways of working which lead to improved performance of asset management processes and systems.
  
• Provide process and data advice and support to the Asset Management team as necessary.
  
• Develop tools and dashboards for performance monitoring.
  
• Work with other YW departments to ensure all performance inefficiencies are addressed in a timely manner.
  

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• Experience of understanding where your role fits within a business plan and then developing ways to deliver the outputs.
  
• Develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships.
  
• Experience of supporting and embedding change, able to influence and drive the right culture and behaviours.
  
• Clearly demonstrate the Yorkshire Water company values and behaviours.
  
• Experience of SAP job management.
  
• Excellent communication skills.
  
• Strong problem solving skills.
  
• Experience of analysing large volumes of data and interpreting trends and themes.
  
• Meticulous attention to detail.
  
• A people person who is able to engage effectively at all levels.
  

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• Experience of driving sustainable performance against challenging business targets.
  
• Previous experience in a commercially oriented and/or regulated environment.
  
• Previous experience gained within the water or wastewater sectors or within the broader utilities, process or manufacturing industry sectors with an understanding of wastewater infrastructure and telemetry systems.
  
• Ability to work under pressure to challenging deadlines with a background in engineering, environmental science, or data analytics.
  

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’ve got experience as a Data Analyst 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.

When 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 you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

No agencies please.