Waste Maintenance Technician

Dwr Cymru Cyf; Groes-faen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A water utility company in Groes-faen seeks an Electrical bias maintenance technician. The role involves maintaining and repairing electrical systems, fault-finding, and working collaboratively within teams. Ideal candidates should possess a full UK driving license and comply with 17th Edition IEE regulations. A competitive salary and benefits like enhanced pension contributions are offered.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Enhanced employer pension contributions up to 11%

Free Mortgage Brokering Services

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Gym and fitness discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Health CashBack scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining and installing electrical systems.
• Compliance with 17th Edition IEE regulations.
• Full UK Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and install electrical equipment.
• Fault-find and rectify electrical and mechanical systems.
• Complete job cards and timesheets to monitor performance.

Skills

Fault-finding

Electrical system installation

Reading electrical drawings

Risk assessment participation

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

As an Electrical bias maintenance technician, you will be required to maintain, repair and install equipment as part of the main MEI teams, to work individually or as part of a team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Be able to fault-find, rectify problems with electrical and mechanical systems and all ancillary equipment
• Install, maintain and repair electrical systems generally to ensure performance of all assets
• Demonstrate an ability to read, understand and work from electrical drawings
• Maintaining a general knowledge and participating in training and knowledge sessions on the Wastewater treatment process
• Actively take part in Risk Assessment, COSHH assessment and all related Health and Safety issues
• Identify problematic plant and the subsequent faults and take part in finding efficient solutions to return equipment to working order
• Identify requirement of spares and materials using preferred suppliers
• Completion of all job cards and timesheets to allow for monitoring of workload, performance etc
• Provide knowledge, information and provide onsite support for DCWW capital teams, operational teams and part

Who you'll work with

• Strong working relationships within the Area Team
• Advice and support from the wider DCWW support functions
• Liaison with local Distribution or Network Teams
• Liaison and co‑ordination of suppliers and contractors
• Liaison with NRW/EA Regulators and other stakeholders
• Fully qualified electrician
• Compliance with 17th Edition IEE regulations
• Full, UK Driving Licence
• An excellent understanding of planning and scheduling of work processes
• The ability to develop positive working relationships and to be seen as a highly credible representative of the team is required for this role
• Ability to take responsibility, make decisions and uses initiative, working proactively
• Solution focused approach to resolving problems
• Critical thinking to be able to analyse information and provide a solution to situation effectively
• Experience in working as part of a team
• Good communication skills and ability to influence others

Diversity and Inclusion

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 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. We want every individual to feel confident, proud and able to bring their whole selves to work. We value diverse teams and aim to create a culture of trust, openness, respect, commitment, and honesty. Our core values and behaviours underpin our vision for a safe, healthy and reliable service for our customers, colleagues and the environment.

Benefits and Rewards

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
• 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 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.

Job Segment: Electrical, Wastewater, Water Treatment, Technician, Electrician, Engineering, Technology