Mechanical Craftsperson

South West Water Limited; Poltimore; Presencial; GBP 37.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous holiday allowance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Company Sharesave

Descripción de la vacante

South West Water Limited is hiring a Mechanical Craftsperson to maintain and repair water treatment assets, pumping stations and reservoirs. You will work hands-on to keep safe, reliable water services for communities and contribute to asset performance.

The role involves reactive maintenance, fabrication of parts, RAMS compliance, and involvement in standby rotas. A mechanical apprenticeship and proven fault-finding skills are required; wastewater process experience is a plus.

Formación

• Completed apprenticeship in mechanical or relevant technical discipline.
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• A 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 working within wastewater treatment processes would be advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out reactive maintenance, repairs and fault-finding on a wide range of mechanical assets.
• Manufacture, modify and fabricate parts and equipment when required.
• Produce detailed specifications for replacement components and equipment.
• Support operational teams in diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical issues.
• Working safely and ensuring RAMS compliance.
• Participate in standby and call-out rota to support operational resilience.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of asset performance and reliability.

Conocimientos

Fault finding

Mechanical maintenance

Diagnostic skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Educación

Apprenticeship in mechanical

Herramientas

RAMS knowledge

Fabrication skills

Descripción del empleo

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.

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.

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

Closing Date: 1st October 2026

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

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.JBRP1_UKTJ