Wastewater Treatment Maintenance Senior Operative (M&E) - Cavan/Monaghan

Uisce Éireann; Ireland; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Uisce Éireann is seeking a Wastewater Maintenance Senior Operative to deliver planned and reactive maintenance across regional water assets in Ireland. The role requires electrical and mechanical craft skills, and working to Health & Safety standards as part of the Asset Operations function.

Out-of-hours work and overtime may apply. A full, clean Irish Category B driving licence is required. Training and risk assessments will be provided, with opportunities to mentor junior team members.

Qualifications

• 2 years relevant work experience.
• Experience with IT systems and Microsoft Office.
• Full, clean Irish category B driving licence.
• Experience with pumps, motors, valves and instrumentation is an advantage.
• Knowledge of water treatment or utilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support wastewater treatment maintenance using electrical and/or mechanical craft skills.
• Perform mechanical tasks such as cleaning, servicing, inspecting and replacing worn parts.
• Perform electrical tasks including fault finding, motor maintenance and instrumentation calibration.
• Record data and complete work orders and safety records.
• Provide oversight on relevant works involving 3rd party contracts/others and mentor team members.

Skills

2 years relevant work experience

Health & safety culture

Strong problem-solving skills

Good literacy skills

Driving licence (Irish category B)

Education

QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate or equivalent in Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting

QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate or equivalent in Electrical

QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate or equivalent in Construction Plant Fitting

QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics

Job description

We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports.

Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth.

We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level.

Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come.

Role:

The Asset Operations function forms the cornerstone of service delivery to customers, protecting the environment and meeting regulatory standards as well as managing the majority of operational expenditure. The Asset Operations function has responsibility for operational and maintenance strategy, policies, planning and standard operating procedures for Water and Wastewater operations both nationally and regionally, ensuring that value for money and customer service is delivered.

The Regional Operations team is responsible for the regional delivery of water and wastewater operational services through the operation, inspection, maintenance & repair of the treatment and network assets.

The Wastewater Treatment Maintenace Senior Operative (M&E) will have a remit over a geographical area and is responsible for delivering planned and reactive maintenance activities. Out of hours working will be required and appropriate overtime and standby rates will apply.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support wastewater treatment maintenance services using electrical and/or mechanical craft skills.
• Undertake a range of mechanical tasks such as cleaning, servicing, inspecting and testing replacement of worn parts or carrying out replacement of parts. This may include the routine maintenance or removal of pumps, pump component replacements, engines, valves, gearboxes, specialist electrical interface hydraulics and pneumatics, fitting, pipe disconnections, and mechanical devices (such as bearing’s couplings, brakes and safety guards). May be required to disconnect electrical power to carry out maintenance on mechanical equipment and reconnect or replace, where qualified to do so.
• Undertake a range of electrical tasks, which may include fault finding and diagnosis, overload setting, maintenance to motors, motor starters, generators, lighting, variable speed drives, instrumentation and the calibration of process equipment, resetting of automation equipment, and variable speed drive parameter setting.
• Ensure the personal safety of self and others by undertaking Risk Assessments and the subsequent selection of appropriate equipment and safe working practices. Adhere to health and safety, systems and procedures.
• Support mechanical and/or electrical maintenance on the water network assets (e.g. pumping stations) and secondary treatment plants, carrying out all work as per the Uisce Éireann H&S requirements.
• Undertake administrative tasks, including the completion of work orders, H&S records, risk-based maintenance management and inventory management using the technology systems provided.
• Promptly record and accurately report relevant information in relation to data on existing or replacement assets using the technology systems provided.
• Record data as required on handheld devices provided
• Provide oversight on relevant works involving 3rd party contracts/others as required
• Mentor team members as required
• Perform duties under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, including;
• Adhere to Construction Regulations including undertaking of duties assigned under the Regulations, as per Uisce Éireann policy
• Identify hazards and conduct site risk assessments in advance of work activities
• Apply safe work procedures and standard operating procedures
• Undertake all assigned health and safety training, including Safe Pass and, where relevant, Certified Construction Skills
• Use appropriate safety equipment and tools, including Personal Protective Equipment
• Where necessary, seek guidance from Team Lead on the carrying out of site risk assessments
• Maintain site welfare facilities
• Control and record access to sites by other Uisce Éireann personnel and by external visitors and service providers
• Co‑operate at site level with other Uisce Éireann personnel and with other service providers
• Record all site matters, including accidents, incidents and near misses
• Complete any corrective actions for Operational area of responsibility
• Provide support in updating the Construction Stage Safety & Health Plan
• Provide relevant information for the Safety File
• Update and Maintain the Safety File locally and send updates to Uisce Éireann’s ECM system.
• Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information, and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation.
• Carry out any other duties deemed necessary and / or required which your line manager may reasonably request

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate or equivalent in one of the below disciples –
• Craft of Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting
• Craft of Electrical
• Craft of Construction Plant Fitting
• Craft of Heavy Vehicle Mechanics
• 2 years relevant work experience
• We work better together- Experience of coaching and developing team members
• We keep each other safe- Experience and understanding of working within a strong health & safety culture
• A good general understanding of the working of pumps, motors, munchers, dosing pumps, air blowers, compressors, sludge, presses, aerators, welding skills and should be familiar with all waterworks fittings, including valves, pipes etc. is preferable
• Knowledge of Potable Water Network systems fittings an advantage
• Experience of working with automated control systems an advantage
• Experience of working with control systems and the servicing and maintenance of instrumentation installed on plants to automatically monitor and control processes
• Full, clean and valid Irish category B driving licence is minimum requirement. A clean driving licence is defined as meaning that the applicant has not been convicted of an offence under the Road Traffic Acts (other than an offence for which the penalty is the imposition of penalty points)
• Experience of using IT systems and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office e.g. Word & Excel preferable
• We aim high- strong problem-solving skills and drive to resolve issues promptly using initiative
• Strong literacy skills
• Experience working within Water Industry and /or other Utilities preferred
• With full training and risk assessment, the role holder must have the ability to work in environments that may attract vermin, be noisy and require use of ear defence and enter confined spaces using specialist equipment such as harnesses and beathing apparatus where trained to do so”.

The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is 12/11/2026.

Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.

*Successful external candidates will be offered a salary within the advertised range based on an assessment of their relevant skills, qualifications, experience and readiness to undertake the responsibilities of the role.

Internal candidates will be considered in line with the application of Uisce Éireann's Pay Model and associated pay policies.

The salary range is designed to recognise that successful candidates may join the organisation at different stages in their career, while also providing scope for future salary progression as capability and experience develop.

Uisce Éireann is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive place of work and have a robust strategy and framework called ibelong to enable this. We are an equal opportunity employer and through our recruitment process we welcome and encourage applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability.