Job Description
Wastewater Networks Sewerage Technician
Role Description
The key objective of the Wastewater Networks Sewerage Technician is to ensure the delivery of sewerage services which comply with regulatory and customer service standards.
Entry Requirements
Applicants MUST be able to demonstrate in their application and where necessary at interview:
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
1. A minimum of two GCSEs in English & Maths at Grade C or above, or equivalent.
2. A minimum of one years' experience in a wastewater/ network sewerage environment, communicating efficiently and directly with customers both verbally and in writing.
3. Knowledge and experience of using computer applications such as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer or similar.
4. Experience in the use of Sewer Jetting equipment.
5. Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation
6. Must hold a C1 driving license.
7. Potential employees must have a permanent residence within 30 miles travelling distance by public road to either Newcastle WwTW, Downpatrick WwTW, Kilkeel WwTW or Newry WwTW as measured by RAC Route Planner from full postcode to full postcode via the 'shortest route' selection on the website. This 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.
The postcode to use for the respective Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) are:
- Newcastle WwTW - BT33 0HA
- Downpatrick WwTW - BT30 6HB
- Kilkeel WwTW - BT34 4AQ
- Newry WwTW - BT35 8QJ
What is on Offer
Salary
Base salary: £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.
Location
Any of the locations below:
- Newcastle Wastewater Treatment Works, South Promenade, Newcastle, BT33 0HA
- Downpatrick Wastewater Treatment Works, Belfast Road, Downpatrick, BT30 6HB
- Kilkeel Wastewater Treatment Works, Rooney Road, Kilkeel, BT34 4AQ
- Newry Wastewater Treatment Works, Greenbank Industrial Estate, BT35 8QJ
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 below.
Closing date for submission of Applications: Monday 10th November 2025 at 10.00am
Interview Date(s) : Tuesday 18th & Thursday 20th November 2025
