Waste Resolution Jetting Technician

yorkshirewater.com; Leeds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services company in Leeds is seeking a Waste Resolution Jetting Technician. You will provide essential sewer maintenance and ensure prompt solutions for customer inquiries. Your role requires a valid LGV category C driving licence, experience with high-pressure equipment, and strong communication skills. This position includes working a rotational shift pattern and compliance with Health & Safety standards. If you have a passion for service and environmental protection, apply now for a fulfilling career opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual incentive related bonus

Attractive pension scheme

Development opportunities

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance cover

Health cash plan scheme

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Full valid driving licence, LGV category C with ideally DCPC.
• Experience with high-pressured jetting vehicles and heavy lifting.
• Strong communication skills and experience in face-to-face customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first-time fix solutions to customer and environmental problems.
• Conduct thorough investigations to resolve flooding and sewer issues.
• Collaborate with other teams to manage operational challenges.

Skills

High-pressure water jetting operation

Customer service

Problem-solving

Health & Safety compliance

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

LGV category C vehicle

Sewer cameras

Job description

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary from £31,927 to £39,909, depending on experience, based on working a 40 hour week 4 days on 4 days off.
• 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 Waste Resolution Jetting Technician progression plan.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus an extra wellness day and days in lieu of working bank holidays.
• 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

We have an opportunity for a Waste Resolution Jetting Technician to work across the Knostrop area in West Yorkshire where you will join our Customer Field Services department at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.

Work Type

These are permanent opportunities, working rotational 4 on 4 off pattern of 40 hours. This will include sacrifices, late, early and weekend work. You will need a full valid driving licence in addition to a LGV category C and ideally a DCPC qualification (no more than 6 points).

About Yorkshire Water

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.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow विमान 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. Customer Field Services are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

Where you fit in

As our Waste Resolution Jetting Technician, you will be;

• Part of a two-person team working within a geographical team to improve customer service and sewer system performance. You will be responsible for ensuring a first-time fix solution for customers and the environment adecuada whilst ensuring quality follow-on work is raised in accordance with our standards and specifications.
• Delivering a “first time fix” / same day solution to customer and environmental problems and to deliver the asset plan for sewer maintenance to eliminate escapes, ensuring Health & Safety working practices and procedures areИст always complied with.
• Primarily responding to Internal Flooding and Restricted Toilet Use (RTU) customer problems to resolve the immediate cause and to complete a thorough investigation to resolve the root cause and achieve a first-time fix / same day solution, this will include the use of IT systems to collate information and relay accurate feedback including plans and photographs.
• Safely, proactively, and reactively maintain the sewers to promote and implement solutions which resolve and/or prevent a sewage escape (flooding and pollution) from occurring from the sewers and to ensure no repeats take place.
• Work closely with other Yorkshire Water teams and our contracted partners on site to resolve and manage operational issues on the sewer network.

What skills & qualifications you will need

• Full valid driving licence in addition to a LGV category C, ideally with DCPC driving licence and digi card (No more than 6 points).
• Experience operating a high-pressured jetting and vacuumation vehicle and carrying out a range of manual handling duties including heavy lifting of manhole covers and operating heavy equipment involving high pressure water jetting systems and sewer cameras. A strong Health & Safety background and competence in the use of IT systems are essential.
• Previous experience in a customer service-related role with face-to-face communication with customers is essential.
• Ability to think through problems and work with others to solve them, finding faults and diagnosing the root cause of an issue.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to capture, evidence and feedback information, influence outcomes and make decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort liaising with operational teams, customers, and stakeholders.
• Flexible attitude to your work as you will be working a variety of rotas in the role to cover our working window.
• Medical criteria passing: strict tests including BMI, vision, blood pressure, hearing and Spirometry to ensure safety in hazardous environments.
• For Roles requiring Licence entitlement C1 or above: an Initial Basic Standard Eyesight Assessment, an initial Driving Assessment using the category of vehicle that the role requires, and further assessments as and when required. Regular Basic Standard Eyesight Assessment.
• Desirable: previous jet van operation experience or experience driving liquid loads and a basic understanding of theالكتر sewer network (full training will be provided).

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you hold a Cat C Licence and are customer focused, with a good H&S background 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.

Advert Closing date

26th January 2026.

Interview dates

Interview dates will be ongoing from now until the middle of February 2026.

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 सेवा require to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all Simba backgrounds to apply.

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 ფრ responsibility for the water environment for good".

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