Senior Wastewater Maintenance Technician

Water; Cavan, Monaghan; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Uisce Éireann, Ireland's national water utility, seeks a Wastewater Treatment Maintenace Senior Operative (M&E) to deliver planned and reactive maintenance across regional water assets. You will perform mechanical and electrical tasks, support pump and treatment plant equipment, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

The role requires a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate or equivalent, plus 2 years' relevant experience, driving licence, and proficiency with data logging and IT

Qualifications

• QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate or equivalent in Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting, Electrical, Construction Plant Fitting, or Heavy Vehicle Mechanics.
• 2 years relevant work experience.
• Driving licence—Irish category B (full, clean).
• Experience with pumps, motors, control systems, instrumentation.
• Strong problem-solving and literacy skills.
• Experience in Water Industry or Utilities preferred.
• Ability to work in confined spaces with safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support wastewater treatment maintenance using electrical and/or mechanical craft skills.
• Carry out mechanical tasks: servicing, replacement of worn parts, pumps, valves, gearboxes.
• Carry out electrical tasks: fault finding, motor control, instrumentation calibration.
• Record data and complete work orders; maintain H&S records.
• Mentor team members; oversee 3rd party works.
• Adhere to safety regulations and health & safety policies.
• Update Safety File and manage site records.
• Provide relevant information for data collection on handheld devices.

Skills

QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate

Electrical & mechanical craft

Driving licence

IT skills

Problem solving

Literacy

Water industry knowledge

Education

QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting (or Electrical / Construction Plant Fitting / Heavy Vehicle Mechanics)

Tools

Microsoft Office

IT systems

Job description

Uisce Éireann, Ireland's national water utility, seeks a Wastewater Treatment Maintenace Senior Operative (M&E) to deliver planned and reactive maintenance across regional water assets. You will perform mechanical and electrical tasks, support pump and treatment plant equipment, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

The role requires a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate or equivalent, plus 2 years' relevant experience, driving licence, and proficiency with data logging and IT