Looking for a change?
Want to be part of building a greener, healthier and stronger Northern Ireland?
Want a role with purpose, that will challenge and reward you?
We currently have a number of permanent opportunities for self-motivated, enthusiastic people with practical skills and experience, and technical flair, to join our new and exciting Fast-track Learning for Operational Wastewater (FLOW) Programme.
If you’re interested in a change of direction into a new career and want to make a difference to the Northern Ireland water industry while building a career with NI Water, this is the sign you’ve been waiting for!
As a trainee Wastewater Assets Technician, you’ll learn new and vital skills, and get all the training and experience you’ll need to succeed in your career.
You’ll learn alongside brilliant people, and will receive a generous benefits package as you train, and an increase in salary and your own work vehicle once your training is complete.
No two days will ever be the same! You’ll learn to operate and look after all the kit we use to ensure the effective and efficient operations of wastewater assets across Northern Ireland.
The Fast-Track Learning for Operational Wastewater Programme is designed to give you real life, on the job experience and training alongside our industry leading Wastewater team, over a 6 to 12 month period. During the initial training period, we will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to build a successful career within NI Water, and all the workwear, PPE, tools and equipment you need to do the job safely!
You will also enjoy being able to share your experiences and learn from colleagues and assigned personal mentors.
Following successful completion of the Fast-track Learning for Operational Wastewater Programme you will move into the role of a Wastewater Assets Technician, and your salary will be increased. The primary purpose of the Wastewater Assets Technician role is to oversee and ensure the continued optimisation of the treatment process at a number of Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) within a defined geographical area.
Wastewater Assets Technicians are required to participate in an out of hours on-call and overtime rota as well as a requirement to work overtime; including weekends and public and privilege holiday and provide cover for others when the need arises.
Begin shaping your tomorrow, right now.
Find your FLOW and unblock your potential with Northern Ireland Water!
Please refer to the Candidate Brief below for further details of role responsibilities.
Applicants MUST be able to demonstrate in their application and where necessary at interview:
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
1. One year’s relevant experience (for example, operational or maintenance work within the utility sector; construction industry; manufacturing; farming; water or wastewater experience).
2. Candidates will be required to undertake competency-based tests within a computer-based assessment. These tests will assess candidates’ essential skills, literacy, numeracy and spatial awareness.
All candidates must provide a personal email address on their application form which will be required to undertake the computer-based assessment skills tests.
3. Have the right to live and work in the UK.
4. Have a current valid driving licence which will enable you to fulfil your responsibilities.
5. Have a permanent residence within the 30 miles travelling distance by public road to the location you are applying for, as set out below. This distance is measured by using the RAC Route Planner from full postcode to full postcode via the ‘shortest route’ selection on the website.
This requirement is to enable NI Water to meet its key customer service requirements and deliver effective services to customers, particularly in respect of the need to respond promptly to out of hours emergencies.
Locations:
- Magherafelt Wastewater Treatment Works - Killyneese Road, Castledawson, Londonderry, BT45 8DS
- North Coast Wastewater Treatment Works - Roselick Road, Portstewart, Londonderry, BT56 8LU
- Ballymena Wastewater Treatment Works - 39 Slaght Road, Ballymena, Antrim, BT42 2JE
- Belfast Wastewater Treatment Works - 2a Herdman Channel Road, Belfast, Antrim, BT3 9AR
- Lisburn Wastewater Treatment Works - 4 Hilden Road, Lisburn, Down, BT27 5WP
- Downpatrick Wastewater Treatment Works - Belfast Road, Downpatrick, Down, BT30 6HB
- Armagh Wastewater Treatment Works - Tassagh Road, Keady, Armagh, BT60 2RR
- Dungannon Wastewater Treatment Works - Moygashel Lane, Dungannon, Tyrone, BT71 7QY
- Enniskillen Wastewater Treatment Works - Lough Shore Road, Enniskillen, Fermanagh, BT74 5NH
What is on Offer
Salary
Entry: £27,433.05 per annum*
*This payment is made up of a consolidated value of £22,732.08 and a non-consolidated value of £4,700.97 per annum.
Upon completion of training: £29,454.36 per annum.*
*This payment is made up of a consolidated value of £24,407.04 and a non-consolidated value of £5,047.32 per annum.
Overtime rates are based on the consolidated value only.
What we Offer
- Generous annual leave and public/privilege holidays
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Hybrid Working (applicable to some of our roles after three months following onboarding and training)
- Occupational sick pay
- Employee assistance programmes
- Cycle to work scheme
- One of the largest corporate volunteering schemes in NI
- Award winning health and wellbeing programme which focuses on supporting four key area of employee health; Physical, Mental, Social and Financial
How to Apply
To submit your application, please click APPLY NOW.
For additional information about the role please download a Candidate Brief from the Additional Documents section below.
Recruitment Process and Timeline
14th March 2025: Role Advertised
31st March 2025 at 10.00am: Closing date for submission of applications
1st – 15th April 2025 at 10.00am: Online Assessments
By 25th April 2025: All shortlisted candidates will receive an invite to Interview. All unsuccessful candidates will be notified.
6th – 10th May 2025: Interviews
By 23rd May 2025: Conditional offers made to all successful candidates, pending pre-employment checks. All unsuccessful candidates will be notified.
9th to 13th June 2025: Pre-employment Medical Assessment
By 20th June 2025: Final pre-employment checks completed, and final offer documentation issued.
30th June 2025: Start date