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Waste Maintenance Technician

D≈µr Cymru Welsh Water
Recycling & Waste Management
Recycling & Waste Management
£35,000 - £45,000/Year
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Description

Location
Central London

Hours
Permanent role with 260 hours of Planned Working Time (PWT). Participation in standby rota required.

Salary
Predicted salary of up to over £40,000 including Planned Working Time, standby payments, additional standby call-out fees, etc.

About the Role
As a Waste Maintenance Technician at Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, you will carry out scheduled planned maintenance on all equipment related to the DCWW asset base, ensuring compliance with company procedures to minimize plant breakdowns. You will investigate plant failures and perform repairs efficiently to avoid service interruptions and maintain compliance. Your responsibilities will include like-for-like installations, refurbishment, and assisting with commissioning equipment to specification and on time. You will read and interpret engineering drawings to maintain correct tolerances and fits for efficient plant operations. Maintaining a general knowledge of treatment processes and variations at individual assets will enable you to assess problems quickly and accurately.

You will inspect, repair, install, and test mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure mandatory legislative requirements are met. Active participation in Risk Assessment, COSHH assessment, and all related Health and Safety matters is essential. You will assess spares and materials needed to complete work effectively, ordering additional items as necessary via the Supervisor or directly from suppliers. Implementing and maintaining Information Management System (IMS) procedures to ISO standards and keeping IMS records for internal and BSI audits is required. You will use a mobile device to record all work details and accounted time. Close liaison within the Alliance Partnership will ensure large capital schemes are implemented effectively and efficiently.

Working for a not-for-profit company, you will contribute to earning the trust of customers daily and help protect the environment.

Requirements

Experience
Practical experience gained in industry supporting your apprenticeship and ensuring full compliance with all Health & Safety procedures.

About you
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- IT literate with experience using Microsoft Office applications
- Full driving licence
- Commitment to health and safety and risk management practices

Qualifications
A recognised apprenticeship in mechanical or dual skilled engineering awarded with an NVQ Level 3 qualification or City & Guilds equivalent.

Benefits
As well as a market competitive salary and 34 days annual leave (pro rata, including public holidays), we offer a range of employee benefits including:
- Variable pay schemes with potential incremental increases and yearly incentives
- Option to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave per year
- Enhanced employer pension contributions up to 11%
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Progression opportunities including funded training, coaching and mentoring programmes
- Discounts on gym memberships and high street shopping
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking at all sites
- Discounts at Welsh Water visitor attraction centres and gift shops
- Car-leasing scheme
- Health CashBack scheme
- Employee assistance programme for employees and immediate family

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from minority groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, females, LGBT+, non-binary individuals and people with disabilities. We strive to build a workplace that celebrates diverse voices and represents the customers we serve.

Expiry date: 18/10/2026
Waste Maintenance Technician
Company:
D≈µr Cymru Welsh Water
Salary:
£35,000 - £45,000/Year
Job Type:
Apprenticeship
Location:
Central London