Date:
25 Jun 2026
Company:
DWR Cymru Cyfyngedig Welsh Water Plc
City:
Cardiff
Address:
Cardiff, Wales, GB, cf3 0lt
Job Requisition Number
8617
Work Type
Permanent
Job Function
Operational
Salary Range
£31,395.00 -£35,682.00
Base
South East Hub
Closing Date
Sunday 12th July 2026 at 23:59
Good to know
This requisition is for the South East Network team, with three positions available. Applications are encouraged from candidates living across South East Wales, including those based along the Welsh–English border
Standby requirement (1 in every 7 weeks)
7 week working pattern which covers between 7am-7pm.
Interviews to be start week commencing 29th July
We may need to close the job advert early if we have a high intake of applicants
If you would like anything further inrormation on this role, please contact
[email protected]
What you’ll be responsible for
You will be a part of a high performing team responsible for managing an operational area to achieve regulatory, customer and performance related targets. You will ensure the sewerage infrastructure is managed to the highest standard whilst working within the agreed budgetary targets. This will include:
Assisting the Network Lead with the safe & efficient operation of the sewerage network, ensuring that all operational activities are undertaken in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner
Ensure all investigations are of the highest standard and undertaken in compliance with the relevant management procedure
Provision of technical support to service providers and Welsh Water operational staff
Ensure all activities are carried out in line with Health and Safety policies and procedures
Assisting the Network Lead with external stakeholders to develop and maintain strong regulatory relationships eg. Natural Resources Wales representatives, and participation with community groups when appropriate
Assessing asset condition utilising looksee CCTV equipment
Surface water rebate inspections
Assist the Network Lead with the effective management of the operational budget, through the promotion of effective repairs once a full investigation has been undertaken
Representing the company during incidents with outside agencies such as the emergency services, EHO, Local government etc
Emergency Response – provision and testing of appropriate functional contingency plans
Participating in a Standby rota to ensure we offer the highest standards to our customer 24hrs a day
Effective Liaison with Highway Authorities with regards to Streetworks defects
Undertaking any other duties as required to meet the needs of the business.
About you
Full and valid driving licence
Ideally you will have a Civil Engineering background, qualified to HNC
An ability to think strategically but also able to ensure effective day to day delivery of services
Enthusiastic about putting our customers first every day
Ability to develop positive working relationships
Committed and hard working
Able to asses risk and adopt a safe working practice to undertake task
Wastewater experience is not required as training will be provided.
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
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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