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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 goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we’re working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.

Whether you’re starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.

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Alternative Water Supply Technician – South West Water

When water supply is disrupted, you’re the team that steps in.

As an Alternative Water Supply (AWS) Technician, you’ll play a critical role in keeping communities supplied when it matters most — responding to incidents, deploying emergency water solutions and ensuring everything is ready to go at a moment’s notice.

This is the team customers depend on when supply is interrupted — and expectations are high.

What you’ll be doing

• Maintaining, inspecting and testing AWS equipment to ensure constant operational readiness

• Carrying out first-line maintenance on pumps, valves and associated equipment

• Deploying emergency water supply solutions during planned and reactive incidents

• Ensuring all equipment is hygienic, compliant and ready for immediate use

• Supporting supply interruption events and working to minimise customer impact

• Completing deployment, maintenance and compliance reports accurately

• Working closely with operational, network and incident teams across the region

• Travelling across Devon, Cornwall and Bournemouth as required to support operations

What we’re looking for

• Experience in a water, utilities or similar operational environment

• Strong mechanical aptitude (pumps, valves, equipment maintenance)

• Someone reliable and ready to respond — this role matters when things go wrong

• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider operational team

• Good IT skills and attention to detail for reporting

• A strong customer focus and commitment to high service standards

• Full UK driving licence

• Flexibility to work a 7-day shift pattern and travel across the region

Desirable:

• Driver CPC, LGV or HIAB licences

What’s in it for you

• A critical, front-line role in an essential service

• Full training provided — including HGV (C+E) and specialist equipment licences

• Varied, hands-on work where no two days are the same

• The chance to work across the South West in a highly collaborative team

• Competitive salary with shift allowances

Closing Date: 17th April

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

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