At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair electrical and mechanical equipment while solving problems creatively.
- Company: Welsh Water, a company dedicated to equality and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 34 days leave, enhanced pension, and health cashback scheme.
- Other info: Great progression opportunities with funded training and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real difference in the community.
- Qualifications: Experience with pumps, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to read diagrams.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Benefits
- 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.
- Diversity and Inclusion
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.
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