First-Line Maintenance Technician – Wastewater M&E

South West Water; Exeter; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous holiday allowance + bank hols

Discretionary Bonus

Competitive Contributory Pension

Share-save Scheme

Health benefits

Wellbeing support programmes

Group Discounts

Cycle to Work

Résumé du poste

South West Water in Exeter is seeking a hands-on First Line Maintenance Operative to join the Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) team. You will carry out planned preventative maintenance on mechanical assets across wastewater sites and pumping stations, helping maximise asset reliability and service continuity.

You should have a strong mechanical aptitude, a full UK driving licence and a safety-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical hands-on skills.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Proactive safety-focused approach at work.
• Willingness to learn, develop and take responsibility for work under your control.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsabilités

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance on mechanical assets.
• Performing routine inspections, lubrication, fluid checks and equipment adjustments.
• Identifying asset defects and escalating issues before failures.
• Applying first-line maintenance techniques to improve asset reliability.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and data in MADE system.
• Working with workshop and mobile maintenance teams.

Connaissances

Mechanical aptitude

Full UK driving licence

Proactive and safety-focused

Willingness to learn and take responsb

Good communication and teamwork

Formation

NVQ Level 2/3 Mechanical Engineering

5 GCSEs including Maths, English and Science (Grade 4/C or above)

Description du poste

South West Water in Exeter is seeking a hands-on First Line Maintenance Operative to join the Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) team. You will carry out planned preventative maintenance on mechanical assets across wastewater sites and pumping stations, helping maximise asset reliability and service continuity.

You should have a strong mechanical aptitude, a full UK driving licence and a safety-focused approach.