Water Treatment Mechanical Technician – Hands-on Maintenance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Standby allowance

Overtime and call-out payments

Generous holiday

Discretionary bonus

Pension

Sharesave Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Training and career development

Job summary

South West Water in Bodmin is seeking a Mechanical Craftsperson to maintain and repair water treatment assets, pumping stations and reservoirs. You will carry out reactive maintenance, fabricate parts, and provide specifications for replacements.

The role offers a competitive salary (£37,389 - £44,307), standby and overtime payments, generous holiday, a pension, Sharesave, health benefits and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in a relevant technical discipline is required.
• RAMS knowledge to deliver safe maintenance regimes.
• Experience with wastewater treatment is 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 RAMS and method statements.
• Participate in standby/call-out rota.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical maintenance

Education

Apprenticeship in a relevant technical discipline

Job description

South West Water in Bodmin is seeking a Mechanical Craftsperson to maintain and repair water treatment assets, pumping stations and reservoirs. You will carry out reactive maintenance, fabricate parts, and provide specifications for replacements.

The role offers a competitive salary (£37,389 - £44,307), standby and overtime payments, generous holiday, a pension, Sharesave, health benefits and ongoing training.