Telemetry Configuration Analyst

Yorkshire Water
West Yorkshire
1 month ago
Create job alert
Telemetry Configuration Analyst – Yorkshire Water

We are looking for a Telemetry Configuration Analyst to join the Technology team at Yorkshire Water. This role involves configuring, managing, and testing telemetry systems to ensure high engineering standards and compliance across all configurations.


Benefits

  • Competitive salary: £35,562 – £44,453 (depend on experience)
  • Annual incentive bonus up to £1,000
  • Company pension contribution up to 12%
  • Development opportunities in line with the Telemetry Configuration Analyst progression plan
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra wellness day
  • Life assurance cover – 4 × pensionable salary
  • Benefits package (health cash plan, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex, partner cover)
  • Retail savings scheme
  • Online GP service, cycle‑to‑work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more

Location & Working Arrangements

West Yorkshire – Hybrid (1–2 days per week at Bradford office, with relocation to Leeds in Summer 2026)


Permanent, full‑time, 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.


What you will do

  • Create high quality telemetry configurations aligned to Engineering and Asset Standards.
  • Work closely with partners to ensure they follow company processes, providing guidance and support where needed.
  • Carry out end‑to‑end testing of data systems using telemetry and other on‑site data collection methods.
  • Manage and plan all requests for new or updated telemetry configurations.
  • Ensure all work meets Engineering Specifications and Asset Standards, raising and approving dispensations when required.
  • Design robust, reliable technical solutions that protect business operations from risk.
  • Produce reports on system performance, identifying capacity limitations and improvement opportunities.
  • Provide technical insights to support the Telemetry Architect with system development.
  • Build strong relationships with colleagues, customers and contractors to support effective delivery.
  • Test new software updates and firmware across telemetry infrastructure.
  • Support operational teams and MEICA engineers on telemetry configuration standards.
  • Ensure accurate asset information is shared with the project delivery team for system updates.
  • Identify efficiencies and drive improvements in configuration methods and processes.
  • Retrieve and analyse telemetry data to provide essential asset and incident insights.
  • Participate in an agreed standby rota for relevant technologies.
  • Provide third‑line technical support to the business when required.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience working in a telemetry, data‑driven or technical engineering environment (≥ 2 years).
  • Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, telemetry architecture and communication systems (e.g. IP, radio, ADSL).
  • Familiarity with Aveva PI Historian and analytical instrumentation.
  • Confidence working with analytical instrumentation and interpreting technical drawings/documents.
  • Solid IT skills, especially Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • A curious mindset with the ability to quickly understand and adopt new technologies.
  • Proven analytical and problem‑solving abilities, focusing on maintaining high quality and standards.
  • Understanding of data handling, data assurance and data security.
  • Knowledge of water/wastewater processes (desirable but not essential).

Additional Information

We support flexible working patterns and job share options where possible.


Successful applicants will undergo pre‑employment checks, including a Basic Disclosure Check, potential security vetting (Counter Terrorism or Security Check), a medical questionnaire and further medicals as required.


We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. Please inform us if you require reasonable adjustments.


Kelda Group reserves the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need arise. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.


No agencies please.


#J-18808-Ljbffr

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Hybrid Telemetry Configuration Specialist

Engineering Lead - Observability - Prometheus/Grafana

Splunk and OpenShift Observability Engineer

Splunk and OpenShift Observability Engineer

Splunk and OpenShift Observability Engineer

Senior HV Protection and Control Engineer

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

How Many Space Industry Tools Do You Need to Know to Get a UK Space Job?

If you’re pursuing a career in the space industry — whether that’s spacecraft engineering, mission operations, space software, satellite systems, ground segment integration or space data analytics — it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of tools, platforms and technologies mentioned in job adverts. One role wants experience with CAD and FEA software. Another asks for experience with GNSS simulation. A third mentions mission scheduling tools, RF link analysis suites, Python, C++, continuous integration — and it seems there’s always another acronym to learn. With so much listed, many candidates fall into the trap of thinking they must master every tool under the sun before they’ll be taken seriously. Here’s the honest truth most UK space hiring managers won’t say out loud: 👉 They don’t hire you because you’ve heard of every tool — they hire you because you can apply the right tools to solve real space problems, explain your reasoning clearly, and deliver results. Tools matter, but they always serve a purpose: achieving mission goals, improving reliability, reducing risk, delivering data, or enabling collaboration. Tools are enablers — not trophies. So how many tools do you actually need to know to get a space job? The answer is much fewer and far more strategic than you might think. This article breaks down: what tools employers really expect which ones are core across most space roles which ones are role-specific how to present your tool proficiency on your CV and in interviews

What Hiring Managers Look for First in Space Sector Job Applications (UK Guide)

The space industry is one of the most exciting and multidisciplinary sectors in technology and engineering today. Whether you’re applying for roles in spacecraft design, aerospace systems, robotics, satellite communications, mission operations, payload engineering, space software, ground systems, or scientific research, your application must quickly show hiring managers that you are relevant, technically credible and ready to deliver. In the UK space jobs market — spanning organisations from startups to defence primes, agencies, research labs and commercial constellations — hiring managers do not read every word of your CV. They scan applications rapidly, often making a judgement about whether to read further within the first 10–20 seconds. This guide breaks down exactly what hiring managers look for first in space sector applications, how they assess CVs and portfolios, why specific signals matter, and how you can position your experience to stand out on www.ukspacejobs.co.uk .

The Skills Gap in UK Space Jobs: What Universities Aren’t Teaching

The UK space sector is one of the most exciting and fastest-growing high-tech industries in the world. From Earth observation and satellite communications to space robotics, launch systems and deep-space exploration, the breadth of opportunity is enormous. The UK Government’s ambition to capture a significant share of the global space economy has driven investment, policy support and a wave of innovative companies — both established and start-up. Yet despite strong academic programmes and a pipeline of graduates with relevant degrees, employers in the UK space sector consistently report a persistent problem: Many graduates are not prepared for real-world space industry jobs. This is not a matter of intelligence or motivation. Rather, it reflects a growing skills gap between what universities are teaching and what employers actually need from space professionals. In this article, we’ll explore why that gap exists, what universities are doing well, where they fall short, what employers want, and how jobseekers can bridge the divide to build thriving careers in the UK space sector.