Data Technician/GIS Support

yorkshirewater.com; Bradford, Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility provider in Bradford is looking for a Data & GIS Technician to join their Asset Management team. This role focuses on collating, analyzing, and presenting data relevant to wastewater modeling, with a strong emphasis on data manipulation skills. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and development opportunities. Ideal candidates possess excellent communication skills and a strong analytical mindset, along with proficiency in IT systems such as Excel. This hybrid role allows for 1-2 days of office work weekly and promotes work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual incentive related bonus

Attractive pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Development opportunities

Life assurance cover

Retail savings scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships.
• Experience of report and presentation writing.
• Self-driven with an ability to identify and source data sets.

Responsibilities

• Identify, collate, visualize and share data for wastewater models.
• Support the team in improving modeling policies.
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Data manipulation skills

Analytical skills

Proficient in IT systems

Education

A level or Tech level education

Tools

Excel

Job description

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 (£25,524 - £33,963)
• 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 & GIS Technician progression plan
• 25 days annua l 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
• O nline 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 Data & GIS Technician to join the Asset Management 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. Our Asset Management function are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

The Modelling Data & GIS Technician is responsible for supporting the delivery of wastewater network and river water quality modelling. The technician will support the team to collate, analyse and present data from multiple internal and external sources. It is expected that this will include organising the data in a manner that can be used to support decision making by internal and external colleagues, and as part of this will develop and document a robust auditable methodology for the sharing of information.

Where you fit in:

As our Data & GIS Technician you will:

• To identify, collate, visualise and share data required to support the delivery and implementation of wastewater sewer and river water quality models.
• Support the team in identifying improvements to the modelling policies and processes.
• Support model development and scoping exercises to define investigation needs.
• Collate and analyse data and be responsible for making it available in a GIS format.
• Analysis of complex datasets to identify trends and communicate outcomes both internally and externally.
• Supply/facilitate the supply of the base data required from Yorkshire Water to enable specialist modelling consultants to carry out environmental modelling work.
• Provide support to specialist modelling consultants regarding understanding and use of base data provided from Yorkshire Water or Yorkshire Water systems.
• Check the data returned by the monitoring contractor and ensure it is fit for purpose; work with the contractor to rectify any issues that arise during the monitoring programme.
• Contribute towards technical innovation.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Educated to A level or Tech level
• Ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience of report and presentation writing and the ability to clearly communicate ideas and concepts
• Self-driven with an ability to identify and source data sets from both inter-nal and external stakeholders to support analysis and decision making
• Strong data manipulation and analytical skills, with an eye for detail
• Proficient in the use of IT systems including excel
• Owns and has a positive attitude to solving problems
• Rigorous attention to detail to ensure ‘right first time’ performance
• An ability to work on your own initiative and manage own workload to support the Modelling and Data and Environmental Modelling teams

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 a desire to work in the modelling area 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.

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 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.