Trainee Network Technician

Our Network Technician teams are responsible for Service Providers & associated field teams involved in the operation, maintenance & repair of our sewerage network assets.

We’re committed to creating opportunities where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to succeed — whatever their background.

• Carry out investigations for flooding, third party associated and customer service, ensuring that they are completed to the highest standard and compliant with respective audit procedures.
• Assist the Network Manager with the safe & efficient operation of the sewerage network, ensuring all operational activities are undertaken in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner.
• Identification of investment requirements to improve service and reduce costs.
• Effective liaison with Highway Authorities with regards to Streetworks defects.
• Monitor and review telemetry alarms, carry out detailed investigations and make recommendations that reduce alarm activity and improve operational efficiencies.

As part of this programme you will attend college to complete a HNC in Civil Engineering and receive role‑specific technical training in line with your academic studies.

• Variable pay schemes (salary band within the same range, performance‑based incremental within‑band increases and 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, 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 Cash Back 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.