Join South West Water – Where Your Skills Make a Difference
At South West Water, we’re more than just a water company. We’re guardians of one of the UK’s most beautiful regions, delivering safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services to millions of people. Our vision? To create a sustainable future for generations to come. That means reaching net-zero by 2030, protecting local wildlife, and working hand-in-hand with communities across the South West.
If you’re looking for a role where your expertise keeps essential services running, where every day brings new challenges, and where your work truly matters—this is it.
As a Mechanical Craftsperson, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and repairing our water treatment assets, pumping stations, and reservoirs. Your work ensures reliable service for communities and helps prevent environmental risks. Every day brings new challenges, hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to develop your skills.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary:£35,778 - £45,882
Extra earnings: Standby allowance + overtime and call-out payments
Generous holiday: 23–27 days + bank holidays
Discretionary bonus
Competitive contributory pension
Company Sharesave Scheme
Health and wellbeing benefits
Ongoing training and career development
And much more!
What you will be doing:
Carry out reactive maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment
Manufacture and fabricate parts and equipment
Provide detailed specifications for replacement parts
Assist operational teams with complex problem-solving
Ensure safety compliance using method statements and RAMS
Participate in standby/call-out rota
What we are looking for:
A completed apprenticeship in a relevant technical discipline
A full understanding of related RAMS to deliver an effective and safe maintenance regime
Experience of working with Waste Water treatment processes would be desirable
Ability to fault find and repair large complex pieces of mechanical equipment
Additional Information
Ready to take on a new challenge?
Apply today and join a team where your skills keep communities safe and help build a sustainable future.
Closing date: 21st January 2026
Please note: Successful candidates will undergo a DBS check.
Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.
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