Waste Maintenance Technician

Swansea, WLS, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Waste Maintenance Technician


Date:

17 Jul 2025

Company:

DWR Cymru Cyfyngedig Welsh Water Plc

City:

Swansea

Address:

Swansea, Wales, GB, sa18qp

Job Requisition Number

7812


Work Type

Permanent


Job Function

Operational


Salary Range

30,305.00 -34,442.00


Base

Swansea Bay


Closing Date

23:59 on 31/07/2025


What you'll be responsible for



As a

Waste Maintenance Technician (electrical bias)

, you will be responsible for:


Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on all equipment relating to the DCWW asset base in compliance with company procedures in order to minimise plant breakdowns

Investigating the nature of plant failures and subsequently carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible in order to avoid interruptions to service and in order to ensure compliance

Carrying out like for like installations, refurbishment and assist with commissioning equipment to specification and on time

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings of various equipment to ensure correct tolerance and fits are maintained for efficient plant operation

Maintaining a general knowledge of the treatment processes and the variations at individual assets to enable an accurate and speedy assessment of problems and their consequential results

Inspecting, repairing, installing and testing mechanical and electrical equipment in order to ensure that mandatory legislative requirements are met

Actively take part in Risk Assessment, COSHH assessment and all related Health and Safety issues

Carrying out an assessment of spares and materials required to complete work effectively, where necessary ordering additional items via the

Supervisor or direct from supplier

Implementing and maintaining the Information Management System (IMS) procedures at all times to ISO standard. Keep IMS records to ensure that they are satisfactory for internal and BSI audits

Using a mobile device to record all work details and all accounted for time

Liaising closely within the Alliance Partnership to ensure that all large capital schemes are implemented effectively and efficiently.

Who you'll work with


Internal


Strong working relationships within the Area Team Advice and support from the wider DCWW support functions Liaison with local Distribution or Network Teams



External


Liaison and co-ordination of suppliers and contractors Liaison with NRW/EA Regulators and other stakeholders

About you


Knowledge, Skills & Experience


A recognised apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical or dual skilled engineering awarded with an NVQ Level 3 qualification or City & Guilds equivalent Full UK driving licence Ability to work alone and as a member of a team IT literate and experience of Microsoft Office applications Practical experience gained in industry to support your apprenticeship and ensure full compliance and adherence to all H&S procedures ONC in mechanical/electrical or relevant dual skilled engineering or relevant experience in a similar role is desirable but notessential
Knowledge of pumping systems, chemical dosing systems, rotating equipment & machinery, hydraulics, electrical systems and pneumatics is desirable but not essential

Good to know


A company vehicle will be provided The successful candidate will be required to participate in a 1 in 12 standby rota




For more information on the role please contact

Daniel.Blocksidge@dwrcymru.com

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



D?r 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.


D?r Cymru Cyf, a limited company registered in Wales No. 2366777. Registered office: Linea, Fortran Road, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0LT
D?r Cymru Cyf 2019.



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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3389373
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Swansea, WLS, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned