Field-Based Electrical Maintenance Technician

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water; Dolgellau; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

PPE provided

Tools provided

Job summary

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water in Dolgellau is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Electrical) to join a field-based team responsible for planned maintenance and improvements to Welsh Water assets across the area.

You will investigate plant failures, perform scheduled maintenance, install and refurbish equipment, and liaise with contractors while upholding health and safety procedures. A recognised electrical apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 are required.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in electrical or dual skilled engineering with NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds equivalent.
• Full driving licence.
• Experience of working in a team.
• Experience analysing information to spot problems.
• Industry experience to support apprenticeship and ensure H&S compliance.
• Able to communicate well, listen and respond appropriately to solve problems.
• Able to build and maintain good networks with internal departments.
• Able to meet tight deadlines in difficult circumstances.
• Awareness of DWI and NRW regulatory bodies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Work in a field-based team on planned maintenance and improvements for Welsh Water assets.
• Investigate plant failures and perform scheduled maintenance to minimise breakdowns.
• Install, refurbish and assist with commissioning equipment to specification, on time and in line with procedures.
• Audit spares and materials required, ordering items via supervisor or directly from suppliers.
• Follow health & safety procedures and take duty of care for colleagues and others affected by the work.
• Deal with difficult situations in a friendly, positive and professional manner, aiming for quick resolution.
• Update information in IT systems daily.
• Liaise with outside contractors on large capital schemes ensuring delivery in full compliance with safety and procedures.
• Organise your own time and handle routine work with minimal supervision.
• Undertake any other duties as required to meet business needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Networking

Time management

Regulatory awareness

MS Office

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Operational systems

Job description

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water in Dolgellau is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Electrical) to join a field-based team responsible for planned maintenance and improvements to Welsh Water assets across the area.

You will investigate plant failures, perform scheduled maintenance, install and refurbish equipment, and liaise with contractors while upholding health and safety procedures. A recognised electrical apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 are required.