Planned 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 Planned Mechanical Craftsperson, you’ll be at the heart of our wastewater operations, ensuring our assets run smoothly and efficiently. From pumps and gearboxes to specialist treatment machinery, you’ll tackle complex repairs, fault-finding, and preventative maintenance—keeping our systems in top shape and helping prevent environmental risks.
This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to develop your skills, work with cutting-edge equipment, and contribute to a greener future.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary: £35,778 – £42,399 per year
Extra earnings: Guaranteed standby allowance + overtime and call-out payments
Company van provided
Flexible time off: 1 in 4 Fridays off
Generous holiday: 23–27 days + bank holidays, plus the option to buy or sell leave
Cycle to Work scheme
Free parking at most sites
Employee share schemes
Wellbeing support through Champion Health
Discounts on shopping, travel, gyms, and more via Perkbox
Competitive contributory pension
Discretionary bonus
And much more!
What you will be doing:
Carry out planned maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment across wastewater treatment sites
Work on pumps, gearboxes, and specialist process machinery
Undertake large plant repairs and fabrication tasks
Apply first-level maintenance and develop new skills, including electrical disconnections and working in explosive atmospheres
Collaborate with other disciplines in a mobile team
Ensure safety at all times, including confined space and working-at-height protocols
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
A full UK driving license is required
CompEx 11 (desirable)
Welding or Fabrication experience
Ready to make a real impact?
Apply today and join a team where your skills keep communities safe, protect the environment, and help shape a sustainable future.
Closing Date: 20th 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
- Totnes, Plymouth, Newton Abbot
- 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.