Maintenance Technician (Electrician)
Newport, Wales, GB, NP18 1HT
| Job Requisition Number | 9339 |
| Work Type | Permanent |
| Job Function | Operational |
| Salary Range | £31,395.00 -£35,682.00 (Predicted salary of up to over £41,000 when including Planned Working Time, Standby payments, additional standby call-out fees etc) |
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Base Closing Date |
Court Farm (Postcde: NP18 1HT) 23:59 on 01/11/2026 |
What you’ll be responsible for
As a Maintenance Technician (electrical bias), your responsibilities will include:
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- In this field-based role, you will be part of a team working on planned activities for Welsh Water assets eg improvement projects and preventative maintenance works, as well as reacting to failures across the area.
- Investigating the nature of plant failures and carrying out scheduled planned maintenance work on all equipment relating to the Welsh Water asset base to minimise plant breakdowns.
- Carrying out like for like installations, refurbishments and assisting with commissioning equipment to specification, on time and in line with company procedures.
- Carrying out an audit of spares and materials required to complete work effectively, ordering necessary items via your supervisor or direct from supplier.
- Following company health & safety procedures - being accountable for your own health & safety and having a duty of care to your colleagues and anyone affected by the work you do.
- Dealing with sometimes difficult situations in a friendly, positive and professional manner, whilst striving for a speedy resolution.
- Updating information in various IT systems daily.
- Liaising with outside contractors on large capital schemes ensuring they are delivered effectively and efficiently in full compliance with Health & Safety and company procedures.
- Organising your own time, handling routine work with a minimum of supervision.
- Undertaking any other duties as required to meet the needs of the business.
- In this field-based role, you will be part of a team working on planned activities for Welsh Water assets eg improvement projects and preventative maintenance works, as well as reacting to failures across the area.
About you
- A recognised apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical or dual skilled engineering awarded with an NVQ Level 3 qualification or City & Guilds equivalent
- Full driving licence
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of analysing information to spot potential problems
- Practical experience gained in industry to support your apprenticeship and ensure full compliance and adherence to all H&S procedures
- Able to communicate well, listen and respond appropriately to solve problems
- Able to build and maintain good networks with internal departments
- Able to work to tight deadlines, sometimes in difficult circumstances
- Awareness of regulatory bodies such as DWI (Drinking Water Inspectorate) and NRW (Natural Resources Wales)
- Able to use Microsoft software packages and other operational systems
Good to know
- There will be a requirement to participate in standby rota
- Company vehicle provided
- If you would like further information on this role, please contact Matthew.Jones5@dwrcymru.com
Benefits
As well as a market competitive salary, 34 days annual leave (pro rata, including public holidays), we offer a range of employee benefits and rewards including:
• Variable pay schemes (your salary band will remain the same, but performance depending, you could receive an incremental within-band increase and a yearly incentive)
• Option to buy additional annual leave up to 5 days per year
• Enhanced employer pension contributions – Up to 11% employer contributions
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Progression opportunities, including the ability to apply for funded training and coaching and mentoring programmes
• Reduction on gym memberships and high street shopping
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking at all our sites
• Discount off all Welsh Water visitor attraction centres and gift shops
• Car-leasing scheme
• Health CashBack scheme
• An employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate family
Whilst also working for a not-for profit company that truly cares about earning the trust of customers everyday, and about looking after our beautiful environment.
Dŵr Cymru Cyf, a limited company registered in Wales No. 2366777. Registered office: Linea, Fortran Road, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0LT
© Dŵr Cymru Cyf 2019.
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