Academy Trainer - Technical (Water/Wastewater) and Health & Safety

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

We offer a salary from £40,167-£50,209 per annum , depending on experience

• An electric company van
• Annual performance related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Academy Trainer 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: Esholt, Bradford with regional travel expected as part of the role

Work type: This is a 12 x months fixed term role, working 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainer - Technical (Water/Wastewater) and Health & Safety to join the Academy Training 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.

Where you fit in:

You will be responsible for the Training and/or assessing of Yorkshire Water Colleagues in Technical (Water/Wastewater) and Health & Safety related courses/qualifications. You will deliver consistently good teaching, learning and assessment and motivate delegates to raise their ambitions and realise their full potential.

As our Academy Trainer/Assessor you will -
• Design, development, and delivery of Technical (Water/Wastewater) and Health & Safety training products falling into own area of expertise
• Train delegates against agreed standards of competence using a range of teaching, learning and assessment methods.
• Coaching individuals or small groups around H&S principles in line with products and Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Monitor current legislation and internal processes related to areas of the training catalogue
• Assess evidence of delegates' competence against the national standards of occupational competence within the qualification.
• Maintain accurate and verifiable delegate assessment and achievement records as required by Yorkshire Water/awarding body.
• Adopt a holistic approach to the assessment process.
• Provide feedback to delegates on the assessment decisions.

What skills & qualifications you will need:
• Experience of teaching/assessing delegates in the workplace
• Experience of delivering Technical (Water/Wastewater) and Health & Safety related teaching, learning and assessment activities including legislative health and safety requirements
• Level 3 Award in Education & Training, Ptlls, Ctlls, Dtlls, Cert Ed or equivalent or willing to gain a formal teaching qualification.
• A Full UK Driving Licence is essential as daily travel will be required to Academy sites across the Yorkshire region

If you're an experienced Training / Assessing professional and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you.

Please apply online and submit an up to date CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Recruitment Process:

Closing Date - 8th August, 2025

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.

Yorkshire Water values equality, diversity, and inclusion we believe that everyone should be treated with respect. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, religion or belief and trade union membership.

Yorkshire Water 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.

No agencies please.

What's in it for you?

Career enhancement and development, colleague well-being and a genuinely positive work experience for all are key priorities. We are continuously evolving and improving our ways of working and you will support us in achieving our vision of 'taking responsibility for the water environment for good'.

If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply on line and complete the application process.

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.

The Kelda Group provides water and sewerage services to domestic and business customers across the UK, managing the following subsidiary companies: -

Yorkshire Water, is the main subsidiary company providing water and sewerage services to 4.7 million people and 130,000 businesses in the Yorkshire region. Its activities are regulated by the Water Services Regulation Authority, Ofwat Loop Customer Management Ltd specialises in delivering customer service support to Yorkshire Water that includes billing, debt recovery and incident management. Employing more than 600 people, Loop have built up an impressive list of industry awards and achievements since being created in 2000 and is currently listed in the Sunday Times Top 100 list as being one of the best companies to work for.

Kelda Water Services (KWS) manages Kelda's non-regulated water and waste water contract operations. It is now the second biggest player in the UK market for outsourced clean and waste water services.

Kelda Water Services Retail offer quality, integrity and partnership but it is never just about the technologies behind our solutions in water. It is about the structure, delivery and even the financing of those solutions, and about giving our customers a level of convenience they never knew was possible.

KeyLand Developments Limited (KeyLand Developments) is responsible for managing, developing and disposing of the group's surplus property assets, either on its own or in partnership with outside organisations.

Kelda Group values equality, diversity and inclusion we believe that everyone should be treated with respect. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, religion or belief and trade union membership.

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.

Academy Trainer - Technical (Water/Wastewater) and Health & Safety