Proactive Desilt Technician (Requires HGV Licence)
Yorkshire WaterSheffield, England, United Kingdom
Posted November 21, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Yorkshire Water is a water and wastewater company that provides essential services to 5.4 million people in the Yorkshire region.
Job Description
As a Proactive Desilt Technician, you'll operate a Muller Canal Master recycler to carry out proactive desilting across Yorkshire, reducing pollution events and improving network performance. You'll work alongside the Proactive Desilt Assistant and collaborate with internal teams and contractors to resolve operational issues.
Requirements
- Full UK driving licence (max 6 points)
- HGV Category C licence + DCPC
- Experience driving liquid-load vehicles
- Recycler vehicle operation experience
- Strong Health & Safety knowledge
- Problem-solving and fault diagnosis skills
- IT competency and good communication skills
- Understanding of sewer networks and performance issues
- Previous wastewater industry experience (desirable)
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Annual incentive related bonus
- Attractive pension scheme
- Development opportunities
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Life assurance cover
- Great benefits package
- Retail savings scheme
- Online GP service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership discounts
