Job Description

At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.
We're proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.
And we have huge ambitions.
Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we've also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.
So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity where you can apply your knowledge and problem-solving skills?
We currently have a fantastic opportunity available for a Mechanical Craftsperson to join our team based in Totnes. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of 34,368 - 40,729 per annum
You will also receive a guaranteed standby allowance, plus additional payments for call out and overtime opportunities.
You will also be entitled to a company van and a range of excellent company benefits.
You will be required to work a 37 hour week and benefit from 1 in 4 Fridays off.
About the role:
As the Planned Mechanical Craftsperson (Planned Mechanical Maintenance Engineer) you will take ownership of fault finding, repairing and maintaining South West Water assets across a range of Waste Water company sites, treatment works and sewage pumping stations. To help ensure maximum asset availability and support the South West Water Vision by assisting by minimising risk to compliance and preventing pollutions.
You will provide services to a high standard in a sustainable manner that meets the required internal and external customer service levels, whilst minimising risk to compliance and meeting quality requirements.
What you will be doing:

• Carry out planned maintenance on mechanical equipment to the highest standard of workmanship including, but not limited to:
• Monitor, fault find, maintain and repair a wide variety of equipment on Wastewater Treatment sites, including: pumps, gearboxes, and specialist treatment process machinery
• Apply first level maintenance activities to all onsite assets
• Large plant complex repairs
• Using Breathing Apparatus and working in confined spaces and/or at height if required
• Development of new skills both in and outside of your core discipline such as electrical disconnections.
• Development of new skills such as installing and maintaining mechanical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres.
• Work with other disciplines in a workshop/mobile team.
• An understanding of health and safety and be able to work in a considered manner that keeps you and those around you safe.
• To maintain training and competencies in-line with job requirements including participation in the M+E competency framework.
• The job includes responsibility for:
• Providing recommended / detailed specification of parts for ordering of stock replacements and parts needed to undertake repairs.
• Manufacturing and fabrication of parts and equipment.
• Undertake any training required to carry out work activities in a safe or legal manner.
• Carrying out work activities as scheduled
• Assisting Operational staff with the resolution of complex problems.
• Keeping our internal customers updated with activities which may impact on their processes.
• Using, or if necessary, requesting method statements and safe systems of work for the activities you carry out.
• Acting as the duty mechanical craft Person on a standby/call-out rota basis.

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
• A full UK driving license is required
• CompEx 11
• Welding or Fabrication experience

What's in it for you:

• At South West Water, we don't all do the same job, but we each get out of bed in the morning knowing that every day is a chance to make incredible things happen, together. In return for our people's hard work and commitment, we offer an excellent range of benefits:
• 23 - 27 days' holiday allowance plus 8 bank holidays
• Buy or sell annual leave to offer you extra flexibility
• Opportunity to earn 13 additional days holiday through rota days
• A company van
• Buy a bike and safety equipment tax-free, through our Cycle to Work scheme
• We offer free car parking at the majority of our sites
• Take up to 26 weeks' additional maternity leave
• Share your parental leave and split your time off to care for your child how you choose
• Invest in Pennon Group plc through our employee share schemes
• We support our people by offering a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Look after your wellbeing with our Champion Health support platform
• Enjoy free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers
• Enjoy access to thousands of deals and discounts on supermarkets, high street shops, online retailers, travel, eating out, cinemas, gyms and much more though Perkbox
• A range of group discounts: The Dell Advantage Programme, Virgin Media Affinity Scheme, Vodafone Advantage and more
• A discretionary Bonus
• Competitive Contributory Pension
• And plenty more!

Closing date: 24th October 2025
If you are looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our Planned Mechanical Craftsperson - we look forward to receiving your application.
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.

Skills Required