Regulatory Monitor Maintenance Technician

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 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.
About the Role
We're looking for a practical and technically minded Regulatory Monitor Maintenance Technician to join our team at South West Water. In this field-based role, you'll install, maintain and investigate flow and pressure telemetry equipment that supports the monitoring and operation of our water network.
What You'll Do
Install and maintain flow and pressure telemetry equipment.
Investigate faults and ensure monitoring equipment is operating accurately.
Support project delivery and provide technical expertise.
Carry out metering investigations and field studies.
Work collaboratively with operational teams to solve technical challenges.
Manage van stock and equipment to ensure operational readiness.
Travel across Devon, Cornwall and Bournemouth, with occasional overnight stays.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Full UK Driving Licence.
Relevant technical qualification or equivalent experience.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Good communication and organisational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable:
Experience within water, utilities, gas, chemical or similar industries.
Knowledge of telemetry, flow and pressure monitoring equipment.
Why Join South West Water?
At South West Water, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, finances and work-life balance.
Benefits include:
23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
Holiday buy and sell scheme
Competitive pension with company contribution matching
Life assurance
Group income protection
Enhanced family leave
Health cash plan
Free flu vaccination
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work scheme
Car share scheme
On-site canteen at Exeter HQ
Give As You Earn charity scheme
Volunteering day
Retail discount
Closing Date: 20th November 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.

- Division
- South West Water
- Department
- Operations and Field Work
- Location
- Exeter
- Salary
- £28,000 - £32,000/year
- 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.