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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.

Location: Mid–West Cornwall
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000 – £41,000 per annum + excellent benefits + progression

Are you passionate about protecting the environment and looking for a role where your work has a tangible impact every day?

We’re looking for a Wastewater Environmental Protection Technician (Chemical Dosing) to join our high-performing team across the West Region. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in

What you'll be doing:

As a key member of the team, you’ll ensure our chemical dosing operations are running efficiently and effectively across multiple sites. Your responsibilities will include:

• Visiting wastewater treatment sites across your area (company vehicle provided)

• Monitoring and optimising chemical dosing to ensure compliant effluent

• Analysing chemical use data, identifying trends, and driving improvements

• Checking, cleaning, and calibrating monitoring equipment and instrumentation

• Investigating dosing performance and resolving issues promptly

• Supporting local teams with seasonal adjustments and set point optimisation

• Monitoring influent and effluent quality and reporting accurate results

• Identifying and investigating any breaches in phosphate or metal parameters

• Reporting on asset condition and ensuring timely fault resolution

• Supporting risk assessments and safe operation of dosing activities

What we're looking for:

We’re keen to hear from candidates who have:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (A–C or equivalent) including Maths, English and Science

• Experience in a scientific, operational, or environmental role (preferred)

• A full, clean driving licence

• Knowledge or experience of chemical dosing or phosphate removal processes (advantageous)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• A proactive, team-oriented approach

• A genuine passion for environmental protection

What’s in it for you?

We value our people and are committed to supporting your development and long-term career. In return, you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary with structured progression

• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays

• Jobs need van

• Discretionary bonus scheme

• Contributory pension

• Sharesave scheme

• Health and wellbeing benefits

• Ongoing training and career development

Closing Date: 5th June 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.

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