Apprentice Water ICA Technician

City:
Haverfordwest

Address:
Haverfordwest, Wales, GB, SA62 3EP

Job Requisition Number: 8364

Work Type:
Permanent

Job Function:
Operational

Salary Range: £25,949

Location:

Bolton Hill (Haverfordwest)

Closing Date: 23:59 on 01 March 2026

Our apprenticeships and trainee ships 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.

A key element of this role as an Apprentice ICA Technician, you will be providing Instrumentation, Control and Automation support and expertise for the treatment works and associated assets and ensuring compliance.

As part of your development, there will be a mixture of practical and theory‑based learning. As well as this, you will receive role specific technical training in line with your academic studies.

Your college / training provider will be Bridgend College (Travel will be likely if role is based elsewhere. If it is the case that we deem the college not a realistic daily commute, accommodation will be provided).

• To carry out planned maintenance of ICA plants, and make decisions on both tasks and frequencies in order to strike a balance between regular checks and number of breakdowns.
• To respond to breakdowns on a very wide variety of ICA plant, assess problems, decide on action, acquire spares and carry out repairs as necessary.
• Recommend design changes if necessary, to ensure that plant continues to function efficiently and effectively in order to maintain levels of service.

A minimum of Grade B in GCSE Maths and Grade C in English and Science (or equivalent) is required and also working towards a driving licence if you haven’t already got one.

• College / Training provider:
  Bridgend College
• Length of Apprenticeship: 4 years
• Qualification:
  
  Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Techniques and PEO modules and HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Start Date:
  
  All of our apprenticeship programmes will start on 07 September 2026

As well as a market competitive salary, 33 days annual leave (pro rata, including public holidays), we offer a range of employee benefits and rewards including:

• Option to buy additional annual leave up to 5 days per year
• 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
• 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

Dŵr Cymru Cyf, a limited company registered in Wales No. 2366777. Registered office:
Linea, Fortran Road, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0LT

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