Water Treatment Technician — Hands-On, Growth Path

Pennon Group; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

South West Water, part of Pennon Group, has an exciting opportunity for a Water Treatment Technician in the Tiverton region. You will maintain water treatment processes, monitor water quality, and support the operation of treatment facilities to ensure safe drinking water for customers.

We offer comprehensive training, industry qualifications, and a structured career progression. The role includes an out-of-hours standby rota and DBS check as part of onboarding.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence essential.
• Ability to obtain UK Government Security Clearance (SC).
• COSHH, lone working, and basic first aid knowledge required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic understanding of water treatment processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water treatment processes to maintain regulatory and company standards.
• Ensure the consistent supply of safe, high-quality drinking water.
• Safely handle, store, and manage treatment chemicals in accordance with COSHH regulations.
• Carry out routine operational maintenance on treatment plant and associated equipment.
• Collect water samples and undertake on-site testing and analysis.
• Complete operational records, reports, and log sheets accurately and on time.
• Support both planned and reactive operational activities.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, health and safety, and environmental compliance.
• Identify, report, and respond to operational issues in accordance with company procedures.
• Participate in an out-of-hours standby rota as required.

Skills

Driving Licence

Security Clearance

COSHH

Lone Working

First Aid

Communication

Teamwork

Decision Making

Water Treatment Basics

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Process Plant Operations

HNC in Water Operations

Instrumentation, Control & Automation

Science disciplines

Tools

iSCADA

Paragon

Job description

South West Water, part of Pennon Group, has an exciting opportunity for a Water Treatment Technician in the Tiverton region. You will maintain water treatment processes, monitor water quality, and support the operation of treatment facilities to ensure safe drinking water for customers.

We offer comprehensive training, industry qualifications, and a structured career progression. The role includes an out-of-hours standby rota and DBS check as part of onboarding.