We strongly believe that a good work-life balance is essential for maintaining a productive and happy working environment.
We want to make sure that you're appreciated for the value that you add to our business. We have competitive salaries, and a great blended learning experience that will help you develop whatever your career path is. There's also a range of financial and non-financial benefits on offer to Yorkshire Water colleagues.

- Pension - A defined contribution scheme known as the Yorkshire Water Pension Savings Plan. Your contributions will be made from gross salary, allowing tax and NI savings. The Company will also pay up to a maximum of 10% into your pension based on the level of contributions you make.
- Annual leave - You will be entitled to 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays. We also offer competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options.
- Life Assurance – You'll be provided with death in service life assurance cover of 4x pensionable salary.
- Personal accident insurance - Personal accident cover provides financial assistance on an ex-gratia basis to you or your dependants in the event of your death or where you suffer a permanently disability as a result of an accident on or off duty.
- Wellbeing programme - The wellbeing of our people is very important to us and we offer free, independent and confidential information, resources and counselling on a wide range of work, family, and personal issues through the Employee Assistance Programme. In addition to the EAP we offer support specifically for financial wellbeing through an interactive portal.
- Occupational health support – You can also get support from our in-house Occupational Health Team. Additionally, colleagues can also use the Online GP services.
- Cycle to work - Our Cycle2Work scheme, in partnership with Cyclescheme, could be just what you need if you’d like a new bike to get fit, have a greener journey to work, or save money on your commute.
- Season ticket loans - Members of our team that commute to work by public transport are able to apply for an interest free loan to pay for their travel season ticket.
- Discount shopping portal – ‘myOffers’ is a one stop shop for 1,000s of discounts and vouchers, discounted shopping and more from all your favourite retailers.
- Training - You can learn and grow through the wide range of training and development opportunities via our Academy programmes.
- Bonuses - Our people are also eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award, which is based on company performance and the opportunity level varies on the job band.
- Additional benefits - Some roles are eligible for additional benefits such as car allowance and private healthcare.