Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and install electrical, mechanical and instrumentation equipment as part of the main MEI teams.
• Fault‑find and rectify problems with electrical systems and ancillary equipment.
• Read, understand and work from electrical drawings and schematic diagrams.
• Actively participate in risk assessment, COSHH assessment and all related health and safety activities.
• Identify plant issues, determine faults, and develop efficient solutions to restore equipment to working order.
• Determine spares and material requirements using preferred suppliers.
• Complete all job cards and timesheets for workload and performance monitoring.
• Provide knowledge, information and on‑site support for Welsh Water capital and operational teams.
• Undertake any other duties required to meet the needs of the business.
• Apply problem‑solving, initiative and decision‑making skills proactively.

• Experience working with pumps and variable‑speed drives.
• Knowledge of industrial processes and fixed/variable speed motor control.
• Ability to read schematic diagrams and repair faults on electrical circuits.
• Solution‑focused approach to resolving problems.
• Strong responsibility‑taking, decision‑making and initiative skills.
• Development of positive working relationships and representation of the team.
• Compliance with BS 7671: 2018 (18th Edition) and IET regulations.
• Excellent understanding of safe working practices and planning and scheduling of work processes.
• Strong communication, influence and critical thinking skills.

• Competitive salary with variable pay scheme based on company performance.
• 34 days of annual leave (pro‑rata, includes public holidays).
• Enhanced employer pension contributions – up to 11% employer contribution.
• Family‑friendly policies.
• Progression opportunities with funded training, coaching and mentoring programmes.
• Discounts on gym memberships and high street shopping.
• Cycle‑to‑work and car‑leasing schemes.
• Health Cash Back scheme.
• Employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate family.

Welsh Water is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Applications are particularly welcome from minority groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, Females, LGBT+, Non‑binary and people with disabilities.