Mechanical Craftsperson, Water Infrastructure (Plymouth)

AquaCare, Company; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Standby allowance & overtime

Generous holiday 23–27 days + bank Hol

Company Sharesave Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Ongoing training and career developp..

Job summary

South West Water Limited in Plymouth is seeking a Mechanical Craftsperson to maintain and repair water treatment assets, pumping stations, and reservoirs, ensuring reliable service for communities.

You will carry out reactive maintenance, fabricate parts, and support operational teams while following RAMS and safety requirements; a completed apprenticeship is essential and standby/call-out work is expected.

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship in a relevant technical discipline.
• Good understanding of RAMS to deliver safe maintenance.
• Experience with waste water treatment processes desirable.
• Ability to fault find and repair large mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment.
• Manufacture and fabricate parts and equipment.
• Provide detailed specifications for replacement parts.
• Assist operational teams with complex problem-solving.
• Ensure safety compliance using method statements and RAMS.
• Participate in standby/call-out rota.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical repair

Fabrication

Safety RAMS

Standby rota

Education

Completed apprenticeship

Job description

South West Water Limited in Plymouth is seeking a Mechanical Craftsperson to maintain and repair water treatment assets, pumping stations, and reservoirs, ensuring reliable service for communities.

You will carry out reactive maintenance, fabricate parts, and support operational teams while following RAMS and safety requirements; a completed apprenticeship is essential and standby/call-out work is expected.