Trainee Production Technician

Dwr Cymru; Hereford; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility company in Hereford seeks a Trainee Production Technician to operate Water Treatment Works and manage associated pumping stations. The role involves controlling chemical stock levels, supervising contractors, and liaising with teams for maintenance work. The program lasts 18 months, starting with a competitive salary of £25,949 and comprehensive training on the job. Additionally, the role offers a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (pro rata)

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Free Mortgage Brokering Services

Gym and fitness discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to manage chemical stock levels and procurement.
• Experience in supervising contractors and ensuring compliance.
• Strong communication skills for team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Operate Water Treatment Works and pumping stations efficiently.
• Control chemical stock levels and manage purchasing.
• Supervise external contractors for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Chemical control

Health & Safety compliance

Team liaison

Tools

SAP

Job description

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City: Hereford

Address: Hereford, Wales, GB, HR4 0JS

Job Requisition Number 8358

Work Type Permanent

Job Function Operational

Base Broomy Hill

Closing Date 23:59 on 01/03/2026

What to expect

As a Trainee Production Technician, you will operate Water Treatment Works and associated water pumping stations to company BMS and Health & Safety requirements.

This will include:

• 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

Good to know

Length of programme: 18 months

Salary: All of our apprenticeship and trainee programmes will start on £25,949

Training: Will be provided on the job.

Start Date: All of our apprenticeship and trainee programmes will start on 7th September.

Please note, we may close this role sooner if required. Please apply as soon as you can. We may also extend the original closing date depending on interest.

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 dependent, 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.

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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