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Production Technician

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water

Caernarfon

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 45,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to operate Water Treatment Works and manage associated pumping stations. This role involves ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations, overseeing chemical stock management, and coordinating with contractors for maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and experience in the water industry, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking organization that values safety and efficiency, and enjoy a role that offers additional earnings for overtime and standby work, along with a company vehicle. Make a meaningful impact on water quality and service delivery in your community.

Benefits

Company Vehicle
Overtime Earnings
Standby Pay

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of water treatment processes and compliance with H&S regulations.
  • Experience in managing contractors and stock levels effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Operate Water Treatment Works and manage chemical stock levels.
  • Liaise with contractors and ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Health & Safety Compliance
SAP Management
Water Treatment Knowledge
Computer Literacy

Education

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

Job description

What you’ll be responsible for

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

Your responsibilities will include:

  1. Controlling chemical and other stock levels and consumables by control and management of purchasing via SAP. Monitoring and controlling expenditure to meet budgetary targets
  2. 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
  3. To liaise with ME&I crafts team on revenue and reactive capital maintenance work
  4. 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
  5. Participating in arrangements and cover for annual leave and sickness for area of operation
  6. Undertaking any other duties as required to meet the needs of the business
Who you’ll work with

Internal

  • Area Production Team
  • Production Engineers, Process Control and Craftsmen
  • 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
  • This role includes additional earnings for planned working time, overtime and standby.
  • A company vehicle is provided.
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