Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose
South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes.
Our Mission
We’re proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goal? Net zero by 2030, supported by partnerships with Wildlife Trusts and National Parks.
Whether you’re starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.
Ready to make a splash? Join our team today.
Mechanical Craftsperson
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 working with Waste Water treatment processes would be desirable
* Ability to fault find and repair large complex pieces of mechanical equipment
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
6th April 2026
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
Our Core Values
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.
We look after the water and wastewater services for 1.8 million customers across Cornwall, Devon, the Isles of Scilly and parts of Dorset and Somerset.
From treatment and maintenance, to innovation and improvements, we're busy every day finding and fixing leaks, unblocking sewers and going bigger and further in our environmental work to be a company you can be proud of.
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