Mechanical Craftsperson

South West Water Limited; Barnstaple; Remote; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standby allowance

Overtime payments

Generous holiday allowance

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Health benefits

Training and progression

Job summary

South West Water Limited is seeking a Mechanical Craftsperson to maintain and repair our water treatment assets, pumping stations and reservoirs, ensuring a safe, reliable service for communities. This hands-on role offers variety, opportunity to develop technical skills and work within a team dedicated to protecting the environment.

You will perform reactive maintenance, fabricate parts when needed, and support RAMS compliance while contributing to asset performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship in a mechanical or relevant technical discipline.
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills for complex assets.
• Sound understanding of RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a safety-critical environment.
• Experience in wastewater treatment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out reactive maintenance, repairs and fault-finding on a wide range of mechanical assets.
• Manufacturing, modifying and fabricating parts and equipment when required.
• Producing detailed specifications for replacement components and equipment.
• Supporting operational teams in diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical issues.
• Working safely and ensuring RAMS compliance.
• Participating in standby and call-out rota to support operational resilience.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of asset performance and reliability.

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnostic skills

Independent worker

Team player

RAMS awareness

Education

Completed mechanical apprenticeship

Job description

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.

Competitive salary: £37,389 - £44,307 Additional earnings: Standby allowance, overtime and call-out payment

As a Mechanical Craftsperson, you'll play a vital role in maintaining and repairing our water treatment assets, pumping stations, and reservoirs. Your expertise will help ensure a safe, reliable water service for our communities while protecting the environment.

This is a hands‑on role where no two days are the same. You'll tackle complex mechanical challenges, develop your technical skills, and work as part of a team that keeps essential services running.

What you'll be doing:

• Carrying out reactive maintenance, repairs and fault‑finding on a wide range of mechanical assets.

• Manufacturing, modifying and fabricating parts and equipment when required.

• Producing detailed specifications for replacement components and equipment.

• Supporting operational teams in diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical issues.

• Working safely and ensuring compliance with risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).

• Participating in the standby and call‑out rota to support operational resilience.

• Contributing to the continuous improvement of asset performance and reliability.

What we're looking for:

• A completed apprenticeship in a mechanical or relevant technical discipline.

• Proven experience maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment.

• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills, with the ability to repair complex mechanical assets.

• A sound understanding of RAMS and safe systems of work.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team in a safety‑critical environment.

• Experience working within wastewater treatment processes would be advantageous.

Why join us?

Water is one of life's most essential services, and the work you do will have a direct impact on the communities we serve every day. This is an opportunity to build a rewarding career with an organisation that invests in its people, values technical expertise, and provides ongoing opportunities to learn, develop and progress.

• Competitive salary: £37,389 - £44,307

• Additional earnings: Standby allowance, overtime and call‑out payments

• Generous holiday allowance: 23-27 days plus bank holidays

• Discretionary bonus scheme

• Competitive contributory pension

• Company Sharesave Scheme

• Health and wellbeing benefits

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

• Plus many more employee benefits

This role is eligible for the Pennon Group Employee Referral Scheme. If you've been referred by a current employee, please provide their details when prompted during your application.

Closing Date: 30th October 2026

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.