Maintenance Technician (Electrician)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Free on-site parking

34 days annual leave

Health CashBack scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is seeking a Maintenance Technician (electrical bias) to join a field-based team delivering planned maintenance and improvements on Welsh Water assets across the region.

You will investigate plant failures, carry out preventative maintenance, install replacements, manage spares, and ensure all works comply with HSE and company procedures while maintaining good internal networks and meeting deadlines. A recognised apprenticeship and full driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• A recognised apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical or dual skilled engineering (NVQ3/City & Guilds).
• Full driving licence and ability to work in a field-based role.
• Experience working in a team and analysing information to spot problems.
• Ability to communicate well and build internal networks; meet deadlines and adhere to H&S procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work on planned maintenance and improvement projects for Welsh Water assets.
• Investigate plant failures and perform scheduled maintenance to minimise breakdowns.
• Install, refurbish and assist with commissioning equipment to specification.
• Audit spares, order items, and liaise with supervisors or suppliers.
• Follow H&S procedures and maintain daily IT system records.
• Coordinate with outside contractors on large schemes and meet deadlines.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder networking

Meeting deadlines

HSE compliance

MS Office

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Requisition Number 9339

Work Type Permanent

Job Function Operational

Salary Range £31,395.00 -£35,682.00 ( Predicted salary of up to over £41,000 when including Planned Working Time, Standby payments, additional standby call-out fees etc)

Closing Date 23:59 on 01/11/2026

Location: Court Farm (Postcode: NP18 1HT)

What you’ll be responsible for

As a Maintenance Technician (electrical bias), your responsibilities will include:

• In this field-based role, you will be part of a team working on planned activities for Welsh Water assets eg improvement projects and preventative maintenance works, as well as reacting to failures across the area.
• Investigating the nature of plant failures and carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on all equipment relating to the Welsh Water asset base to minimise plant breakdowns.
• Carrying out like for like installations, refurbishments and assisting with commissioning equipment to specification, on time and in line with company procedures.
• Carrying out an audit of spares and materials required to complete work effectively, ordering necessary items via your supervisor or direct from supplier.
• Following company health & safety procedures - being accountable for your own health & safety and having a duty of care to your colleagues and anyone affected by the work you do.
• Dealing with sometimes difficult situations in a friendly, positive and professional manner, whilst striving for a speedy resolution.
• Updating information in various IT systems daily.
• Liaising with outside contractors on large capital schemes ensuring they are delivered effectively and efficiently in full compliance with Health & Safety and company procedures.
• Organising your own time, handling routine work with a minimum of supervision.
• Undertaking any other duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

About You

• A recognised apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical or dual skilled engineering awarded with an NVQ Level 3 qualification or City & Guilds equivalent
• Full driving licence
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of analysing information to spot potential problems
• Practical experience gained in industry to support your apprenticeship and ensure full compliance and adherence to all H&S procedures
• Able to communicate well, listen and respond appropriately to solve problems
• Able to build and maintain good networks with internal departments
• Able to work to tight deadlines, sometimes in difficult circumstances
• Awareness of regulatory bodies such as DWI (Drinking Water Inspectorate) and NRW (Natural Resources Wales)
• Able to use Microsoft software packages and other operational systems

Good to know

• There will be a requirement to participate in standby rota
• Company vehicle provided
• If you would like further information on this role, please contact [e-mail]

Benefits

As well as a market competitive salary, 34 days annual leave (pro rata, including public holidays), we offer a range of employee benefits and rewards including:

• Variable pay schemes (your salary band will remain the same, but performance depending, you could receive an incremental within-band increase and a yearly incentive)
• Option to buy additional annual leave up to 5 days per year
• Enhanced employer pension contributions – Up to 11% employer contributions
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Progression opportunities, including the ability to apply for funded training and coaching and mentoring programmes
• Reduction on gym memberships and high street shopping
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking at all our sites
• Discount off all Welsh Water visitor attraction centres and gift shops
• Car-leasing scheme
• Health CashBack scheme
• An employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate family

Whilst also working for a not-for profit company that truly cares about earning the trust of customers everyday, and about looking after our beautiful environment.

Dŵr Cymru Cyf, a limited company registered in Wales No. 2366777. Registered office: Linea, Fortran Road, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0LT

© Dŵr Cymru Cyf 2019.