Production Technician

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water; Cardigan; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standby payments

Company vehicle

Job summary

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is seeking a dedicated operative to run Water Treatment Works and pumping stations in line with safety rules, delivering reliable high‑quality water to customers.

You will manage stock levels in SAP, track expenditure, induct external contractors for maintenance and project work, and ensure strict health and safety and quality standards are met. A company vehicle is provided, with standby duties and overtime opportunities included.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or above, BTEC, ONC/HNC in Water or related discipline.
• UK driving licence.
• Experience in the water industry with safe working and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels and consumables using SAP and control processes.
• Monitor expenditure to support budget targets.
• Induct, supervise and coordinate external contractors for maintenance and projects.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and BMS requirements and quality control.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with ME&I Crafts Team.
• Plan plant shutdowns with Network Supervisors and Operatives to maintain water supply.

Skills

SAP

Scope X

Exchange

Word

Excel

Education

NVQ Level 2

BTEC

ONC/HNC

Job description

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Address:

Cardigan, Wales, GB, SA43 2QL

Job Requisition Number 9138

Work Type Permanent

Job Function Operational

Salary Range

£28,065.00-£31,887.00

+Planned Working Time
+Standby Payments

Base

Closing Date

23:59 on 07/10/2026

What you’ll be responsible for

As a key member of the team, you will operate Water Treatment Works and associated water pumping stations in accordance with company BMS and Health & Safety requirements, helping to ensure the reliable delivery of high-quality water services to our customers.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing chemical stock levels, consumables and other essential supplies through effective purchasing and control processes using SAP.
• Monitoring and managing expenditure to support the achievement of budgetary targets.
• Inducting, supervising and coordinating external contractors undertaking revenue and reactive capital maintenance activities, breakdown repairs and project work.
• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety and BMS requirements, while maintaining high standards of quality control.
• Working closely with the ME&I Crafts Team to coordinate revenue and reactive capital maintenance activities.
• Liaising with Network Supervisors and Operatives to plan and coordinate plant shutdowns for maintenance and other site activities, ensuring continuity of water supply wherever possible.
• Contributing to team resilience by supporting annual leave and sickness cover arrangements across the operational area.
• Undertaking any other duties required to support the needs of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity to play an important role in the safe, efficient and reliable operation of critical water treatment infrastructure while working collaboratively with a range of operational and technical teams.

About you

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or above, BTEC, ONC/HNC qualification in Water or a related discipline.
• UK driving licence

Experience

• Experience gained within the water industry, with a strong commitment to working safely and ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety requirements.

Knowledge & Skills

• Passionate about delivering excellent service and putting our customers at the heart of everything you do.
• Confident using computer systems and software, such as SAP, Scope X, Exchange, Word and Excel.
• Awareness of industry regulators and their role in the sector, including the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales (NRW).
• Understanding of abstraction licence requirements and the management of raw water intakes.
• Understanding of discharge consent licences and environmental compliance requirements relating to site discharges.
• Able to work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders to support the safe and efficient operation of water treatment assets.

Why this role matters

You’ll play an important role in helping to provide safe, high-quality drinking water to our customers while protecting the environment and supporting the reliable operation of essential water treatment services.

Good to know

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, providing a consistent work-life balance. Upon successful completion of training, you’ll join a standby rota, typically 1 week in every 4, helping to support the continued delivery of essential services & up to 260 hours of planned overtime with additional earning potential.

A company vehicle will be provided.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact: Glyndwr Hughes <[e-mail]> and enter the job ID [9138] in the subject title line.

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

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