Field Electrician: Planned Maintenance & On-Call

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water; Sydney; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Pension contributions up to 11%

34 days annual leave

Job summary

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is seeking a field-based engineer to join the assets team responsible for planned activities, maintenance, and reactive repairs across the Welsh Water asset base. You will investigate plant failures, carry out installations and refurbishments, and coordinate with contractors to ensure safe, compliant delivery.

The role requires a recognised apprenticeship in electrical engineering and a full driving licence, with strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship in electrical or dual skilled engineering (NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds).
• Full driving licence is required.
• Experience working in a team.
• Experience analysing information to spot potential problems.
• Industry experience supporting apprenticeship and adhering to H&S procedures.
• Able to communicate well and build networks across internal departments.
• Work to tight deadlines in challenging circumstances.
• Awareness of regulatory bodies such as DWI and NRW.
• Proficient with Microsoft software packages and other operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute activities for Welsh Water assets, including optimised maintenance and reactions to failures.
• Investigate plant failures and perform scheduled maintenance to minimise breakdowns.
• Carry out installations, refurbishments, and assist with commissioning to spec, on time and to procedures.
• Audit spares and materials and order items via supervisor or suppliers.
• Follow health & safety procedures and take responsibility for personal and colleague safety.
• Communicate with contractors and ensure delivery aligns with safety and company procedures.
• Update information in IT systems daily.
• Coordinate with external contractors on capital schemes for effective delivery.
• Organise time with minimal supervision.
• Undertake additional duties as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds (Electrical/dual skilled)

Full driving licence

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is seeking a field-based engineer to join the assets team responsible for planned activities, maintenance, and reactive repairs across the Welsh Water asset base. You will investigate plant failures, carry out installations and refurbishments, and coordinate with contractors to ensure safe, compliant delivery.

The role requires a recognised apprenticeship in electrical engineering and a full driving licence, with strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.