Job Description

Company description:nWater Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.nJob description:nYorkshire Water Graduate Scheme

Graduate Mechanical EngineernLocation:?West Yorkshire with requirement for flexible travel across Yorkshire & Humber.nWork type: 37 hours per week between a working window of 8:00am-6:00pm Monday

FridaynWhy Yorkshire Water?nYorkshire Water delivers essential water and wastewater services to over 5.4 million people. But were more than taps and toiletswe protect the environment, support communities, and help shape Yorkshires future.nFrom tackling climate change to planning for droughts and floods, were solving some of the biggest challenges facing our region and we need talented graduates to help us do it.nYour Graduate ProgrammenOur two-year programme offers you five placements across your allocated business area, complemented by a choice of placements to suit your personal development needs in core functions such as Finance, Health & Safety, People, and Procurement, enabling you to have a balanced understanding of the business.nYoull gain hands-on experience, technical and leadership training, and support from mentors, managers, graduate alumni, and our Early in Careers team to support you from the day you make the decision to join us.nBy the end of the scheme, youll be ready to step into a permanent role and make a lasting impact.nYour TeamnOur Engineering team drives innovation and nature-based solutions across a range of disciplinesincluding Process, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, ICA, and Automationto help deliver our long-term vision.nAt the heart of asset management, we support every stage of the lifecycle, from concept to decommissioning, creating infrastructure built to last over 100 years. No two days are the same.nWe ensure all work is safe, compliant, and serviceableprotecting the environment and delivering excellent customer service. By collaborating with suppliers, we deliver smart, effective solutions to complex challenges.nYour role:nAs a Graduate Mechanical Engineer you will:nInvestigate and understand the root cause of a business risknIdentify and promote opportunities for targeted capital investmentnIdentify safety / environmental hazards and support the engineering design processes to design and develop solutions that keep customers & colleagues safe and protect the environmentnParticipate in detailed technical studies to create a better understanding of operational assets so that we can continually improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our asset management practicesnIdentify and implement asset improvements that enhance asset security, resilience, performance and reduce operating costsnValidate that assets are constructed to accepted designs and standardsnAssist in the inspection, testing and improvement of mechanical assetsnUnderstand and develop industry 4.0 focussed methods of maintaining assetsnWhat you need to be successfulnMinimum 2:1 Bachelors in Mechanical EngineeringnEnthusiasm and a drive to succeednDriving License and access to own vehiclenSalary & BenefitsnStarting salary: £32,000, rising to £37,000 by end of year 2nExtras: £2,000 signing bonus, annual bonus, 25 days holiday + bank holidays + wellness daynPension: Up to 12% company contributionnLife assurance: 4x pensionable salarynPermanant substantive role offer upon completion of programme subject to performancenFlexible Benefits PackagenIncludes health cash plan, critical illness and dental insurance, life assurance flex (with partner cover), retail discounts, online GP access, cycle-to-work scheme, gym membership savings, and more.nKey DatesnAssessment Centres:?17.11.2025-05.12.2025nStart date:?14.09.2026nWere proud to serve Yorkshire and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.nSuccessful candidates will undergo pre-employment checks, including a Basic Disclosure via a third-party provider. Some roles may also require Counter Terrorist or Security Check clearance.nKelda Group reserve the right to close applications early, so we recommend applying as soon as possible.nWe have signed the Grad cracker feedback pledge

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