Date:
26 Jun 2026
Company:
DWR Cymru Cyfyngedig Welsh Water Plc
City:
Carmarthen
Address:
Carmarthen, Wales, GB, SA31 2NF
Job Requisition Number
8397
Work Type
Trainee
Job Function
Operational
Salary Range
£25,949
Base
Ceredigion or Pembrokeshire
Closing Date
Sunday 5th July 2026 at 23:59
Good to know
For operational efficiencies you must be located in the area of Ceredigion or Pembrokeshire.
Length of trainee programme: 18 months
Training will be provided on the job
Start date will be 7th September 2026
We may have to close the job advert early depending on the number of applicants, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
What you’ll be responsible for
Your role as a Trainee Sewerage Operator will require you to deal with our initial customer response to sewerage incidents across the business area. You will be required to undertake all tasks associated with delivering excellent customer service to all customers.
The position will be required to undertake the following operations (but this not solely restricted to those examples listed below):
Responding to customer reported incidents and assisting with clearing blockages / jetting and providing detailed feedback on actions taken.
Sewer network inspections (inc. Sewer connections)
Sewer Location Surveys
Jetting / Flushing / De-silting of Sewers / Lone Working
Planned and Reactive Maintenance of assets
Liaison with customers and stakeholders
Detailed and timely completion of actions taken on all incidents in the work management systems.
Learn to operate and assess asset condition utilising looksee CCTV equipment.
Cleaning up affected area following flooding events.
About you
We are looking for someone who’s enthusiastic about putting out customers first every day and a team player, willing to take part in all necessary training requirements required for the role.
A driving licence is required for this role. If you don’t have one currently, we ask that you are working towards this
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 will always stay the same, but depending on the performance of the company you could receive a yearly bonus)
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
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.
Who we are
Our apprenticeships and traineeships are about bringing Wales to life by opening doors to opportunity. We believe talent comes from everywhere, which is why we welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences and walks of life. You’ll gain real, hands-on experience, develop practical skills and work towards recognised qualifications, all while contributing to services that make a real difference to communities across Wales. With the support of experienced colleagues and a culture that values fairness, respect and inclusion, you’ll be encouraged to be yourself, learn at your pace and build a career with purpose.
We’re committed to creating opportunities where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to succeed — whatever their background.
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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