Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Waste Maintenance Technician
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Waste Maintenance Technician
Operational Maintenance Technician (Plant) – Pembroke Dock
Job Requisition Number 8373 Work Type: Permanent Job Function: Operational Salary Range: £31,395 – £35,682 Base Location: Pembroke Dock Closing Date: Sunday 12th July 2026 at 23:59
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on all DCWW equipment, ensuring compliance with company procedures to minimise plant breakdowns
- Investigating and efficiently repairing plant failures to avoid service interruptions, while maintaining legislative compliance
- Executing like-for-like installations, refurbishments, and assisting with commissioning equipment to specification and deadline
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to maintain correct tolerance and mechanical alignment for optimal plant performance
- Developing a deep understanding of treatment processes and operational variations to enable rapid problem-solving
- Inspecting, repairing, installing, and testing mechanical and electrical equipment, ensuring adherence to legal and safety standards
- Actively participating in risk assessments, COSHH procedures, and all related health and safety initiatives
- Assessing spares and materials requirements, ordering necessary parts via the supervisor or directly from suppliers
- Maintaining ISO standard IMS (Information Management System) procedures, keeping records accurate for internal and external audits
- Using mobile devices to record work details and timesheets
- Collaborating closely with the Alliance Partnership to effectively implement major capital projects
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About You
Ideal Candidate:
- Electrical bias preferred (highly desired)
- A recognised apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical or dual skilled engineering, completing either:
- An NVQ Level 3 qualification, or
- An equivalent City & Guilds certification
- Full, valid driving licence
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- IT proficiency, with experience using Microsoft Office applications
- Practical industry experience aligning with apprenticeship qualifications and strict H&S compliance
Additional Considerations
- Standby rota requirement: 1 week on, 11 weeks off
- Company-provided work van available
Contact for Information: Email michael.evans5@dwrcymru.com for further details.
Benefits
Network rail operates a market-competitive salary (£31,395 – £35,682) alongside:
Leave & Rewards:
- 34 days annual leave (pro rata + public holidays)
- Option to buy additional leave (up to 5 days/year)
- Variable pay schemes (within-band increments + yearly bonuses based on performance)
Financial & Supportive Benefits:
- Enhanced pension contributions (up to 11% employer match)
- Flexible family-friendly policies
- Progression opportunities, including:
- Funded training courses
- Coaching & mentoring programmes
Wellbeing & Perks:
- Discounted gym memberships & high-street shopping
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Free on-site parking at all locations
- Discounts at Welsh Water visitor attractions & gift shops
- Car-leasing scheme
- Health CashBack scheme
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (for employees + immediate families)
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Working for a Purpose: As members of a not-for-profit utility company, your role contributes directly to protecting 3 million people, maintaining clean rivers and seas, and fostering a trusted, sustainable environment.
Who We Are: Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
We deliver safe, reliable water and sewage services to Wales while preserving nature and community trust. Our success relies on core values of trust, respect, openness, commitment, and honesty.
Core Behaviours:
- Compliance-focused: Security, assets, and safety are priorities.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Empowering every colleague to contribute to a representative workforce:
- Applications particularly welcome from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups, women (especially in technical roles), LGBT+, non-binary individuals, and people with disabilities.
**"At Dŵr Cymru, we believe the most innovative teams are the most inclusive. Together, we shape a future where our colleagues—and Wales—thrive throughopen collaboration and shared responsibility."
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