Network Technician

Overview

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 (e.g., 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
• 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 assess risk and adopt a safe working practice to undertake tasks
• Wastewater experience is not required as training will be provided

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water keeps 3 million people healthy each day with safe, reliable water, and takes away wastewater to clean, before returning it safely to our rivers and seas. We are committed to security of our people, assets and information and to equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from minority groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, females, LGBT+, non-binary and people with disabilities.

• Standby requirement (1 in every 7 weeks)
• 7 week working pattern which covers between 7am-7pm
• Interviews to start week commencing 29th July
• Possible early closure of the job advert if there is a high intake of applicants
• Three roles available with a market competitive salary and 34 days annual leave (pro rata, including public holidays) plus benefits
• Variable pay schemes
• Enhanced employer pension contributions (up to 11%)
• Progression opportunities and funded training programs
• Other benefits including gym membership reduction, cycle to work, car-leasing, Health Cash Back and employee assistance program