Cartref Plumber

Dwr Cymru; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water service company in the UK seeks candidates for a plumbing role to carry out repairs, promote water efficiency, and educate customers. Responsibilities include minor plumbing repairs, reporting on delivery outputs, and maintaining Water Safe accreditation. The position demands good interpersonal skills and a plumbing qualification. The successful candidate will receive competitive salary and benefits including annual leave, pension contributions, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Variable pay schemes

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Gym and fitness discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Free Mortgage Brokering Services

Health CashBack scheme

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs grades (or equivalent qualification) including English and Maths.
• Good communication skills e.g. clear and concise.
• IT Skills including Microsoft Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Carry out minor plumbing repairs in domestic and non-domestic properties.
• Promote water efficiency education to customers.
• Install water-saving products at customer properties.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

IT Skills

Education

5 GCSEs including English and Maths

Plumbing Qualification (NVQ 2 or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City: Rhyl

Address: Rhyl, Wales, GB, LL18 5TQ

Job Requisition Number 8296

Work Type Permanent

Job Function Operational

Base Kinmel Park

Closing Date 23:59 on 05/01/2026

What you’ll be responsible for

Our Cartref programme helps customers identify and resolve common internal leaks, such as faulty toilets, while educating them on how to use water more efficiently. In this role, you will support the delivery of the Cartref programme by carrying out minor plumbing repairs, promoting water efficiency awareness, and fitting water‑saving products.

• Responsible for undertaking plumbing repairs in domestic and non‑domestic properties (e.g. toilet, tap and trough repairs) that align with the Cartref principles in a safe and competent manner that provides excellent customer service.
• Deliver behaviour‑changing education to customers on water efficiency to encourage a reduction in customer demand and drive the efficient use of water within our customer base.
• Install basic water efficiency products within customer properties (hose guns, shower heads) on water efficiency visits.
• Represent Welsh Water in the community (ad‑hoc) to promote Water Efficiency as well as other Welsh Water support schemes.
• Reporting on your delivery outputs through our corporate system in a compliant and accurate manner.
• Reviewing customer report videos and updating corporate systems in a timely manner.
• Have a sound understanding of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations (1999).
• Support where required our Private Leakage workstream and/or Cartref programme.
• Act as an initial point of escalation/support to other inspectors both within the team and wider teams on technical issues and customer enquiries.
• Ensure you comply with all company Health and Safety Procedures with the safety of yourself, colleagues, contractors and customers always in mind and undertake additional H&S duties (e.g. Safety Conversations, Briefings, etc.).
• Obtain and maintain your Water Safe accreditation and ensure you are up to date with all other mandatory company training.
• Delivering a high standard of customer service in line with our company values.

Who you’ll work with

Internal

• Welsh Water Senior Staff
• Vulnerability Team
• OCC and BCC Team

External

• Domestic and Non‑Domestic Customers
• External Stakeholders (e.g. Housing associations, Local Authorities)

About you

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• 5 GCSE’s grades (or equivalent qualification) including English and Maths or experience in water distribution networks
• Good Interpersonal Skills e.g. building a rapport, listening effectively to others
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Plumbing Qualification (NVQ 2 or equivalent)
• Good communication skills e.g. clear and concise
• IT Skills including Microsoft Office packages
• Current, full valid UK driving licence

Good to know

• A company vehicle will be provided
• Core working hours Monday – Friday (8:30 – 16:30)
• The successful candidate must have the willingness to participate in standby rota if required

For more information on the role please contact [e-mail]

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:

• Variable pay schemes (your salary band will remain the same, but performance depending, you could receive an incremental within‑band increase and a 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 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 CashBack 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. You will receive further information on how to complete these checks via email once you have accepted this offer.

Who we are

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 beautiful rivers and seas.

To be able to deliver high quality, essential services which help to protect the health of our customers, colleagues and our environment, we need the right people to deliver on our vision. This is achieved by living our core values and demonstrating the core behaviours that underpin them. The security of our people, assets and information is key to us, so we are looking for people who understand and comply with the company’s required security objectives.

We know that the most successful teams are the most diverse teams. Equality, diversity and inclusion provide the very foundation to our culture at Welsh Water. We want every individual to feel confident, proud and able to bring their whole selves to work.

To ensure an improved representation in our workforce, applications are particularly welcome from minority groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, Females, LGBT+, Non‑binary and people with disabilities. Together we continue to build a workplace that not only celebrates the diverse voices of our colleagues but also represents each customer we serve.

In essence, ours is a company based on trust, openness, respect, commitment and honesty. A company that our colleagues are proud to work for.

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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