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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 (£35,562 - £44,453)
- 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 Telemetry Configuration Analyst 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: West Yorkshire / Hybrid Working (1-2 days in the office a week – Bradford – Relocating to Leeds Summer 2026)
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Telemetry Configuration Analyst to join the Technology 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 Technology function is a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. We’re looking for someone with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for data, systems and engineering. In this role, you’ll configure, manage and test telemetry systems to high engineering standards while ensuring quality, accuracy and compliance across all configurations. If you enjoy technical problem solving and want to help build the future of our telemetry and reporting capabilities, we’d love to hear from you.
Where you fit in:
As our Telemetry Configuration Analyst, you will:
- 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 onsite 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, including identifying capacity limitations and improvement opportunities.
- Provide technical insights and information 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 driving improvements in configuration methods and processes.
- Retrieve and analysing telemetry data to provide essential asset and incident insights.
- Participate in an agreed standby rota for relevant technologies.
- Provide 3rd line technical support to the business when required.
What skills & qualifications you will need:
- 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).
- Familiar with Aveva PI Historian and analytical instrumentation.
- Confidence working with analytical instrumentation and interpreting technical drawings/documents.
- Solid IT skills, especially across Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- A curious mindset with the ability to quickly understand and adopt new technologies.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on maintaining high quality and standards.
- Understanding of data handling, data assurance and data security.
- Knowledge of water/wastewater processes (desirable but not essential).
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 Telemetry Configuration 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.
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.
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