Planned Mechanical Craftsperson

We’re looking for a Planned Mechanical Craftsperson to join South West Water in the South West of England. As part of our wastewater operations you’ll keep mechanical assets running, performing maintenance, repairs and preventative work on pumps, gearboxes and other treatment machinery.

• Carry out planned maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment across wastewater treatment sites.
• Work on pumps, gearboxes and specialist process machinery; undertake large plant repairs and fabrication tasks.
• Apply first‑level maintenance and develop new skills, including electrical disconnections and working in explosive atmospheres.
• Collaborate with other disciplines in a mobile team.
• Ensure safety at all times, including confined space and working‑at‑height protocols.
• Participate in standby/call‑out rota.

• 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 wastewater treatment processes is desirable.
• Ability to fault‑find and repair large pieces of mechanical equipment.
• A full UK driving licence is required.
• Comp Ex 11.
• Welding or fabrication experience.

• Competitive salary £35,778 – £42,399 per year.
• Guaranteed standby allowance plus overtime and call‑out payments.
• Company van provided.
• Flexible time off – one Friday off in four.
• Generous holiday 23–27 days plus bank holidays; option to buy or sell leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Free parking at most sites.
• Employee share schemes.
• Wellbeing support through Champion Health.
• Discounts via Perkbox.
• Competitive contributory pension.
• Discretionary bonus.

Closing date: 21 January 2026.

Successful candidates will undergo a DBS check.

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