Helô! We’re Hafren Dyfrdwy, one of the 11 regulated water and wastewater companies in England and Wales. We serve over 100,000 homes and businesses across Mid and North Wales, and our enduring focus is on delivering for our customers, both now and for generations to come.

Employing over 130 people, we’re a local company based in Powys and Wrexham and from providing clean water every time our customers turn on the tap to returning it to rivers even cleaner than we took it, we are proud to take care of one of life’s essentials.

We are passionate about ensuring the future well-being of generations in our region, and within Wales as a whole, and playing our part in supporting on the well-being goals is central to our strategy. There really is something for everyone here

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW  

Working within our Waste Water Recycling department, you have the chance to join the team as an Electrical Maintenance Technician. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled industrial/utilities engineer to work within our Waste Water Recycling team across Montgomeryshire (Powys) . The team at Hafren Dyfrdwy operate and maintain our wastewater pumping and treatment facilities ensuring our wastewater sites stay compliant. As an electrical maintenance technician, you will maintain, repair, and calibrate electrical, mechanical and instrumentation plant to help keep the end-to-end process running, both reliably and efficiently.

As part of this role you’ll carry out duties which include fault finding, investigation, repair, routine planned maintenance, and optimisation of various types of electrical assets on voltage systems up to 415v. You’ll support the company’s drive to continually improve safety standards as you’ll be responsible for ensuring all activities are performed in a safe and diligent manner as well as providing regular feedback on issues arising before, during and following activities that are carried out.
 

A company van and fuel card will be provided along with all tools and specialist equipment required to carry out the role, We look to progress your technical skills to enable you to become an LV SAP along with all additional technical training. Here at Hafren Dyfrdwy we take pride in knowing we come to work each day and help make a difference. Any additional technical training required will also be covered and great working hours too (Monday - Thursday 08:00 – 16:00 and Friday 08:00 – 15:30). 

The successful candidate will participate in a 24/7 stand-by rota.
 

Sound like you? Then read on.

Please note this role is based in welshpool/ newtown. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE 

In this role you’ll help with preventive maintenance working techniques and practices and be able to bring significant experience of working with industrial equipment (electrical motors, VSD’s, Panels and components). You’ll be working with I.T systems and dealing with Instrumentation/PLC. 

To be a success in this role, along with your experience we will be looking for you to have obtained a NVQ level 3 qualification in the related subject and have 18th Edition. Furthermore C&G 2391 Electrical Inspection and Testing would be advantageous. A full UK driving licence will be required for the role.

Of course, it’s important that we attract the right skill sets, and those with the right experience but we value character, positivity and a caring attitude in equal weight.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU  

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Hafren Dyfrdwy, and we’ll reward you for it too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Hafren Dyfrdwy family:

• Salary: £36,737.43 - £39,384.11  dependent on experience
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year).  Plus an additional 4 days with years served and an extra 3 days for participation in a standby rota.
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 per annum based on company performance) 
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 8% when you contribute 4%) 
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate 
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’ 
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers 
• Family friendly policies (including, a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
• Two volunteering days per year  

WHAT’S NEXT 

We can’t wait to hear from you.   

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please do reach out to our amazing team of recruiters at Recruitment@severntrent.co.uk.   

And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.   

Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails!