Maintenance Technician (Wastewater)

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water; Pembroke Dock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water company is seeking a Maintenance Technician focused on Wastewater management in Pembroke Dock. In this role, you will perform essential maintenance and repairs on equipment while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The position comes with a competitive salary, additional benefits, and strong development opportunities in a diverse working environment.

Benefits

Company vehicle

33 days annual leave

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Free mortgage brokering services

Cycle to work scheme

Health CashBack scheme

Qualifications

• A recognised apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical or dual skilled engineering.
• Full driving licence required.
• IT literate with experience of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance to minimise plant breakdowns.
• Investigating plant failures and making timely repairs.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings for efficient operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Risk Assessment

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

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• Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on all equipment relating to the DCWW asset base in compliance with company procedures in order to minimise plant breakdowns
• Investigating the nature of plant failures and subsequently carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible in order to avoid interruptions to service and in order to ensure compliance
• Carrying out like for like installations, refurbishment and assist with commissioning equipment to specification and on time
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings of various equipment to ensure correct tolerance and fits are maintained for efficient plant operation
• Maintaining a general knowledge of the treatment processes and the variations at individual assets to enable an accurate and speedy assessment of problems and their consequential results
• Inspecting, repairing, installing and testing mechanical and electrical equipment in order to ensure that mandatory legislative requirements are met
• Actively take part in Risk Assessment, COSHH assessment and all related Health and Safety issues
• Carrying out an assessment of spares and materials required to complete work effectively, where necessary ordering additional items via the Supervisor or direct from supplier
• Implementing and maintaining the Information Management System (IMS) procedures at all times to ISO standard. Keep IMS records to ensure that they are satisfactory for internal and BSI audits
• Using a mobile device to record all work details and all accounted for time
• Liaising closely within the Alliance Partnership to ensure that all large capital schemes are implemented effectively and efficiently.
  
  

Job Requisition Number 7681

Work Type Permanent

Job Function Operational

Salary Range

£30,305.00 -£34,442.00

+Standby

+Overtime

+Annual cost of living increase

+Annual salary uplifts

+Annual pay reward

+Company vehicle

Base

Closing Date

Merlins Bridge (Postcode SA72 6SX)

23:59 on 02/07/2025

What you’ll be responsible for

• Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on all equipment relating to the DCWW asset base in compliance with company procedures in order to minimise plant breakdowns
• Investigating the nature of plant failures and subsequently carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible in order to avoid interruptions to service and in order to ensure compliance
• Carrying out like for like installations, refurbishment and assist with commissioning equipment to specification and on time
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings of various equipment to ensure correct tolerance and fits are maintained for efficient plant operation
• Maintaining a general knowledge of the treatment processes and the variations at individual assets to enable an accurate and speedy assessment of problems and their consequential results
• Inspecting, repairing, installing and testing mechanical and electrical equipment in order to ensure that mandatory legislative requirements are met
• Actively take part in Risk Assessment, COSHH assessment and all related Health and Safety issues
• Carrying out an assessment of spares and materials required to complete work effectively, where necessary ordering additional items via the Supervisor or direct from supplier
• Implementing and maintaining the Information Management System (IMS) procedures at all times to ISO standard. Keep IMS records to ensure that they are satisfactory for internal and BSI audits
• Using a mobile device to record all work details and all accounted for time
• Liaising closely within the Alliance Partnership to ensure that all large capital schemes are implemented effectively and efficiently.
  
  

Who you’ll work with

Internal

• Strong working relationships within the Area Team
• Advice and support from the wider DCWW support functions
• Liaison with local Distribution or Network Teams
  
  

External

• Liaison and co-ordination of suppliers and contractors
• Liaison with NRW/EA Regulators and other stakeholders
  
  

About You

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A recognised apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical or dual skilled engineering awarded with an NVQ Level 3 qualification or City & Guilds equivalent
• Full driving licence
• Ability to work alone and as a member of a team
• IT literate and experience of Microsoft Office applications
• Practical experience gained in industry to support your apprenticeship and ensure full compliance and adherence to all H&S procedures
  
  

Desirable But Not Essential

• ONC in mechanical/electrical or relevant dual skilled engineering or relevant experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of pumping systems, chemical dosing systems, rotating equipment & machinery, hydraulics, electrical systems and pneumatics
  
  

Good to know

• Standby – full 7 day standby, 1 in 11 weeks
• Company Vehicle Provided
  
  

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact: [e-mail] and enter the job ID in the subject title line.

Benefits

As well as a market competitive salary, 33 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
• Free Mortgage Brokering Services
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Progression opportunities, including the ability to apply for funded training and coaching and mentoring programmes
• Gym and fitness discounts as well as high street shopping
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount off all Welsh Water visitor attraction centres and gift shops
• Car-leasing scheme and free on-site parking at all sites
• Health CashBack scheme and access to an online GP service
• An employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate family
• Many more can be found here!
  
  

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

Please note, we may close this role sooner if required. We may also extend the original closing date depending on interest.

Due to the nature of the industry, we require satisfactory references, post offer medical clearance, and a criminal records Basic Disclosure check on all new employees joining the business. For some roles there may be additional checks and security clearance required, and this offer is subject all checks being satisfied. You will receive further information on how to complete these checks via email once you have accepted this offer.

Who we are

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water keep 3 million people healthy each day with safe, reliable water, and take away wastewater to clean, before returning it safely to our beautiful rivers and seas.

To be able to deliver high quality, essential services which help to protect the health of our customers, colleagues and our environment, we need the right people to deliver on our vision. This is achieved by living our core values and demonstrating the core behaviours that underpin them. The security of our people, assets and information is key to us, so we are looking for people who understand and comply with the company’s required security objectives.

We know that the most successful teams are the most diverse teams. Equality, diversity and inclusion provide the very foundation to our culture at Welsh Water. We want every individual to feel confident, proud and able to bring their whole selves to work.

To ensure an improved representation in our workforce, applications are particularly welcome from minority groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, Females, LGBT+, Non-binary and people with disabilities. Together we continue to build a workplace that not only celebrates the diverse voices of our colleagues but also represents each customer we serve.

In essence, ours is a company based on trust, openness, respect, commitment and honesty. A company that our colleagues are proud to work for.

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.

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