Yorkshire Water: more than 900 recruits
The company says the recruitment marks a major milestone in its plan to upgrade infrastructure, reduce pollution and leakage, and protect the natural environment.
Michelle Naisbitt, director of people at Yorkshire Water, said: “This is an incredibly exciting time for Yorkshire Water.
“Welcoming more than 900 new colleagues since April shows the scale of our ambition and commitment to investing in both our people and the region.
“Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, and their work is essential in delivering the improvements our customers expect and deserve.”
The recruits have joined teams across engineering, environmental protection, customer service, digital, and operations.
Together, these teams have repaired more than 15,000 leaks, replaced 120km of pipes, upgraded 100,000 smart meters, and provided Β£34m of bill support to the most financially vulnerable customers.
The company is now planning further investment for 2026.
This will build on the progress in 2025, which saw more than 200 investment projects begin in 2025.
Plans for the coming year include reducing storm overflows, installing new water mains, developing new boreholes, and improving customer service.
Ms Naisbitt said: “The vast majority of people working here are customers too, so we understand what matters most to Yorkshire.
“We know the work required is complex and will take some time to deliver, but we are committed to embracing change and are focused on creating a sustainable future for Yorkshire to benefit our customers, the environment and our people.”
Yorkshire Water said the Β£8.3bn investment programme is its largest to date.
More information about current vacancies and career opportunities is available on the Yorkshire Water website.