Operations Technician South West Water · Operations and Field Work · Isles of Scilly in England

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Technician to join our team supporting vital water services across the beautiful Isles of Scilly. In this varied, hands-on role, you’ll help deliver high-quality water services to island communities, working mainly on St Mary’s, with travel to other islands as required. You’ll be part of a small, close-knit team where flexibility, strong communication and teamwork are essential. After 12 months, you’ll have the opportunity to progress onto our Operator Progression Scheme, increasing your salary by up to £3,100, reflecting your growing skills, knowledge and flexibility. You’ll also receive monthly standby and call-out payments.

What you’ll be doing:

• Monitoring and managing raw water sources to ensure they are optimised for island supply
• Operating and maintaining water (and, in future, wastewater) treatment processes in line with operating procedures and best practice
• Carrying out proactive and reactive maintenance across all islands to maintain a continuous supply of high-quality water
• Repairing and replacing network assets, responding to bursts and emergencies, and ensuring hygiene standards are always met
• Installing, replacing and reading water meters
• Calibrating instrumentation used in treatment and network processes, recording data, analysing consumption trends and identifying potential leakage
• Using handheld devices and online systems to monitor network performance and support fault diagnosis
• Communicating clearly and professionally with customers and stakeholders, ensuring issues are logged, escalated and resolved effectively
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, management and the Engineering team to support investment and develop new solutions for the islands
• Maintaining tools, equipment and consumables in line with inventory requirements
• Participating in a standby rota
• Undertaking grounds maintenance, including strimming and general site repairs

What we’re looking for:

• A proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with colleagues and customers
• A full UK driving licence
• The ability to follow operational procedures and risk assessments
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands
• Ideally, previous experience in a utilities or similar operational environment
• The ability to gather, interpret and analyse information from multiple sources
• A proactive approach to resolving reactive issues efficiently and effectively

What’s in it for you?

• Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
• The option to buy or sell annual leave for added flexibility
• Cycle to Work scheme – buy a bike and safety equipment tax-free
• Free car parking at most sites
• Up to 26 weeks’ additional maternity leave
• Shared parental leave options to suit your family
• Employee share schemes with Pennon Group plc
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support through Champion Health
• Access to thousands of discounts and deals via Pennon Perks
• Group discounts including Dell Advantage, Virgin Media Affinity, Vodafone Advantage and more
• Discretionary bonus
• Competitive contributory pension
• And much more

Closing Date: 31st June 2026

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.