Mechanical Engineer – Water Treatment Assets

About the role

South West Water is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to maintain and repair water treatment assets, pumping stations and reservoirs across the South West. The role involves hands‑on problem solving, ensuring reliable service for communities and supporting environmental safety.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out reactive maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment.
• Manufacture and fabricate parts and equipment as required.
• 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.

Required profile

• Completed apprenticeship in a relevant technical discipline.
• Full understanding of RAMS to deliver an effective and safe maintenance regime.
• Experience with wastewater treatment processes (desirable).
• Ability to fault find and repair large, complex mechanical equipment.

Required skills

• Mechanical equipment maintenance
• Fabrication of parts and equipment
• RAMS compliance
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes

What we offer

• Competitive salary £37,389 – £44,307 per year.
• Standby allowance, overtime and call‑out payments.
• 23–27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Discretionary bonus and contributory pension.
• Company Sharesave scheme.
• Health and wellbeing benefits.
• Ongoing training and career development.