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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.

Ready to make a splash? Join our team today.

We’re recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team, supporting the maintenance and repair of assets across a range of South West Water sites.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering safe, reliable water services to communities across the Okehampton area.

💰 Salary & Benefits

• £37,389 – £47,947 per annum

• Additional earning potential through standby/on-call arrangements

• Full-time position

What you'll be doing:

• Working on fixed plant on Water Treatment sites & Network Assets to fault find, repair and maintain equipment, such as gearboxes, pumps and specialist treatment process machinery

• Manufacture and fabricate parts and equipment.

• Assisting operational staff with the resolution of complex problems.

• Working with other disciplines in a workshop/mobile team.

• Act as duty mechanical craftsperson on a call-out rota basis on both Water and Wastewater sites.

• Make site operators familiar with any new plant or equipment.

• Working in confined spaces, if required and using breathing apparatus.

• Adhering to health and safety policies and regulations, including working with or in close proximity to chemicals in accordance with COSHH and QMS procedures.

What we're looking for:

• A completed apprenticeship in a relevant technical discipline.

• The ability to fault find and repair large complex pieces of mechanical equipment.

• The ability to deliver effective maintenance services in both workshop and site environments.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Computer literate.

• Able to flexibly work as part of a standby/on-call rota.

• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to sites throughout the region.

What's in it for you:

We know our people drive our success — so we’re committed to offering an excellent range of benefits, including:

• Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays

• Discretionary bonus

• Competitive contributory pension

• Share-save scheme

• Health benefits & wellbeing support programmes

• Group discounts

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Financial support services

• Development and training opportunities
  … and much more!

Closing Date: 29th May 2026

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.

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.