Engineering Plant Operative (Mechanical)
Role Description
The Water Supply Function operates and maintains raw water sources and associated water treatment works across Northern Ireland.
The Function is responsible for producing treated water to agreed standards for distribution to customers.
The purpose of the job is to operate and maintain Glenhordial, Lough Fea & Lough Macrory Water Treatment Works together with related raw water resources.
Please refer to the Candidate Brief below for further details of role responsibilities.
Candidates MUST be able to demonstrate in their application and where necessary at interview that they meet the following, essential criteria:
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
1.
A relevant National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) level 3 AND be a time served Mechanical craftsman;
OR
Completion of a recognised Mechanical apprenticeship AND have significant relevant industrial maintenance;
2.
Hold a full current valid driving licence which will enable you to fulfil your responsibilities.
3.
Potential employees must have a permanent residence within 30 miles travelling distance by public road to the geographical location Specific to Greencastle Wastewater Treatment works, 127, Greencastle Road, Mountfield, Tyrone, BT79 7 QN 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.
What is on Offer
Salary
Base salary: £33,496.41 per annum* This payment is made up of a consolidated value of £27,756.36 and a non-consolidated value of £5,740.08 per annum.
*Overtime rates are based on the consolidated value only
Locations
3 X Water Treatment Works
Lough Fea WTW, 149 Lough Fea Road, Cookstown, Co Tyrone, BT80 9 TY
Glenhordial WTW, 23 Waterworks Road, Omagh Co.
Tyrone BT79 7 JS
Lough Macrory WTW, Ballybrack Road, Lough Macrory, Sixmilecross, BT79 9 LU
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 the apply icon.
For additional information about the role please download a Candidate Brief, available below.
Closing date for submission of Applications: Monday 9th February 2026 at 10.00am
Interviews: W/C 23rd February 2026