Mechanical Engineer

South West Water; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime and call-out payments

Generous holiday

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Company Sharesave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Training and career development

And much more!

Job summary

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

You will carry out reactive maintenance, fabricate parts, provide replacement part specifications, and support standby rotations while developing skills through ongoing training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship in a relevant technical discipline.
• Knowledge of RAMS to deliver safe maintenance.
• Experience with wastewater 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

Repairing machinery

RAMS knowledge

Education

Completed apprenticeship in a technical discipline

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.

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.

As a Mechanical Craftsperson, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and repairing our water treatment assets, pumping stations, and reservoirs. Your work ensures reliable service for communities and helps prevent environmental risks. Every day brings new challenges, hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to develop your skills.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary: £37,389 - £44,307
• Extra earnings: Standby allowance + overtime and call-out payments
• Generous holiday: 23–27 days + bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus
• Competitive contributory pension
• Company Sharesave Scheme
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Ongoing training and career development
• And much more!

What You Will Be Doing

• 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

What We Are Looking For

• A completed apprenticeship in a relevant technical discipline
• A full understanding of related RAMS to deliver an effective and safe maintenance regime
• Experience of working with Waste Water treatment processes would be desirable
• Ability to fault find and repair large complex pieces of mechanical equipment

Ready to take on a new challenge?

Closing Date: 24th July 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.