Mechanical Craftsperson
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.
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.
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
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 February 2026
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
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.
- Division
- South West Water
- Department
- Operations and Field Work
- Locations
- Barnstaple
- Yearly salary
- £35,778 - £42,399
- Employment type
- Full-time
About South West Water
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.