Date:
3 Jul 2026
Company:
DWR Cymru Cyfyngedig Welsh Water Plc
City:
Cardiff
Address:
Cardiff, Wales, GB, CF24 2RX
Job Requisition Number
8438
Work Type
Permanent
Job Function
Engineer
Salary Range
£31,395 - £35,682
Base
Cardiff
Closing Date
Sunday 19th July 2026 at 23:59
What you’ll 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 minimize 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 operations.
Maintaining a general knowledge of the treatment processes and the variations at different 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
Take part in Risk Assessment, COSHH assessment and all related Health and Safety issue
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.
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
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
Good to know
There will be a requirement to be on the standby rota. This will be 1 week in 7.
A company van will be provided.
If you would like any further information on this role, please contact
[email protected]
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
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.
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.
For some roles there may be additional checks and security clearance required, and this offer is subject to all checks being satisfied. You will receive further information on how to complete these checks via email once you have accepted this offer.
Who we are
Dŵr 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.
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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