Production Technician

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water; Wales; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A water utility company in Wales is seeking a Water Treatment Operator to manage Water Treatment Works and maintain compliance with Health and Safety regulations. The role includes responsibilities such as managing chemical stock levels, coordinating with supervisors, and ensuring uninterrupted water supply during maintenance. Candidates must have NVQ Level 2 or higher in Water and industry experience. This position offers competitive salary and employee benefits.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Free mortgage brokering services

Gym and fitness discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Health CashBack scheme

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 qualifications in Water.
• Experience in the industry ensuring compliance with H&S.
• Familiarity with environmental discharges and abstractions.

Responsibilities

• Operate Water Treatment Works according to Health and Safety requirements.
• Manage chemical and stock levels via SAP.
• Coordinate with area supervisors for operational activities.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 or higher in Water

Experience in regulatory compliance

Computer systems literacy

Knowledge of DWI and Environment Agency regulations

Education

BTEC, ONC/HNC qualifications in Water

Job description

Job Requisition Number 7893

Work Type Permanent

Job Function Operational

Salary Range

£27,089 - £30,779

+Additional earnings up to £8,000

+260 Hours PWT

+Overtime

+Standby

Base Bryn Cowlyd

Closing Date 23:59 on 19/08/2025

What you’ll be responsible for

To operate Water Treatment Works and associated water pumping stations to company BMS and Health & Safety requirements.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Taking responsibility for operating sites inline with company policies and procedures to maintain a high standard and compliant with all BMS and Health and safety requirements.
• Controlling chemical and other stock levels and consumables by control and management of purchasing via SAP. Monitoring and controlling expenditure to meet budgetary targets
• Liaising and coordinating with the area Supervisor and team members on operating activities and continuous improvement for the area
• To liaise with ME&I (Mechanical, Electrical and instrumentation) crafts team on revenue and reactive capital maintenance work
• Liaising and planning work with supervisors and operatives to ensure uninterrupted supply when plant shutdowns are required for maintenance and other associated work required on site
• Taking responsibility for personal and colleagues’ safety through compliance with company Health and Safety procedures
• Participating in arrangements and cover for annual leave and sickness for area of operation
• Understanding and adhering to Business management system requirements to ensure audit compliance
• Taking ownership of sites, ensuring house-keeping standards are maintained and defects reported
• Willing to develop and learn within the role and have the flexibility and competence to operate and maintain multiple sites
• Undertaking any other duties as required to meet the needs of the business
  
  

Who you’ll work with

Internal

• Area Production Team
• Production Engineers, Process Control and Crafts Team
• Local Distribution Team
  
  

External

• National Resources Wales/Environment Agency
• Suppliers and contractors
  
  

About You

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• NVQ Level 2 or higher, BTEC, ONC/HNC qualifications in Water
• Experience gained in the industry to ensure full compliance and adherence to all H&S issues
• Computer systems literate
• Awareness of regulatory bodies such as DWI and Environment Agency/NRW
• Dealing with control of abstraction under licence at raw water intakes
• Dealing with discharge consent licence for all environmental discharges
  
  

Good to know

• 37hrs Monday – Friday (08:00 - 16:00)
• The successful candidate will be required to participate in 1 in 4 Standby, weekend working is included when on standby.
• A company vehicle will be provided
  
  

For more information on the role please contact [e-mail]

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:

• 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 on our website.
  
  

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.

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.