Production Technician

Dwr Cymru; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 27,000 - GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional water company in Wales seeks an Operational Technician to operate Water Treatment Works and manage associated pumping stations. The successful candidate will be responsible for stock management, contractor supervision, and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations. Applicants must have NVQ Level 2 or higher in Water and experience in the industry. The role offers a competitive salary and employee benefits including gym discounts and a cycle to work scheme.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Gym discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Health CashBack scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of regulatory bodies such as DWI and Environment Agency/NRW.
• Experience in controlling abstraction under licence at raw water intakes.
• Understanding of discharge consent licence for all environmental discharges.

Responsibilities

• Operate Water Treatment Works and associated pumping stations.
• Control chemical and consumable stock levels.
• Induct and supervise contractors for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety issues

Computer systems literacy

Experience in the water industry

Education

NVQ Level 2 or higher, BTEC, ONC/HNC qualifications in Water

Job description

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Address: Aberdare, Wales, GB, CF44 9YN

Job Requisition Number 8407

Work Type Permanent

Job Function Operational

Salary Range £27,089.00-£30,779.00
Planned Working Time
Standby payments

Base Hirwaun

Closing Date 23:59 on 22/02/2026

What you’ll be responsible for

Operate Water Treatment Works and associated water pumping stations to company BMS and Health & Safety requirements.

• Controlling chemical and other stock levels and consumables by control and management of purchasing via SAP. Monitoring and controlling expenditure to meet budgetary targets
• Inducting, supervising and managing outside contractors carrying out revenue and reactive capital maintenance breakdowns and projects ensuring full compliance to
• Health & Safety and BMS requirements and ensuring quality control
• To liaise with ME&I crafts team on revenue and reactive capital maintenance work
• Liaising and planning work with network supervisors and operatives to ensure uninterrupted supply when plant shut downs are required for maintenance and other associated work required on site
• Participating in arrangements and cover for annual leave and sickness for area of operation
• Undertaking any other duties as required to meet the needs of the business

Who you’ll work with

Internal

• Area Production Team
• Local Distribution Team

External

• National Resources Wales/Environment Agency
• Suppliers and contractors

About you

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• NVQ Level 2 or higher, BTEC, ONC/HNC qualifications in Water
• Experience gained in the industry to ensure full compliance and adherence to all H&S issues
• Computer systems literate
• Awareness of regulatory bodies such as DWI and Environment Agency/NRW
• Dealing with control of abstraction under licence at raw water intakes
• Dealing with discharge consent licence for all environmental discharges

Good to know

• The successful candidate will be required to participate in a 1 in 5 standby rota

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 keep 3 million people healthy each day with safe, reliable water, and take 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 are looking for people who understand and comply with the company’s required security objectives.

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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