Mechanical Craftsperson

Pennon Group; Plympton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standby allowance

Overtime and call-out payments

Generous holiday allowance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Company Sharesave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Training and career development

Job summary

South West Water, part of Pennon Group, is seeking a Mechanical Craftsperson to maintain and repair water treatment assets, pumping stations and reservoirs. You will diagnose faults, fabricate parts, and help ensure safe, reliable operations.

The role requires an apprenticeship in a mechanical/technical discipline and proven experience with mechanical equipment. Join a team dedicated to protecting the environment and delivering essential services.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive maintenance, repairs and fault-finding on mechanical assets.
• Manufacture, modify and fabricate parts and equipment as required.
• Produce detailed specifications for replacement components and equipment.
• Support operational teams in diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues.
• Work safely and comply with RAMS and safe working practices.
• Participate in standby and call-out rota to support resilience.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of asset performance and reliability.

Education

Apprenticeship in mechanical/technical discipline

Job description

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

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Closing Date: 1st 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.

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