South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes.
We’re part of Pennon Group and are working towards a greener future, supporting initiatives such as planting 300,000 trees, restoring peatlands, and improving water quality through collaboration with farmers and landowners.
We’re currently recruiting a Catchment Technician to join our recovery & treatment team based in Bideford. The role is a permanent, full‑time position with a salary range of £29,934 – £40,668 per annum and opportunities to enter our progression scheme. A salary uplift allowance is provided for standing‑by duties.
About the Role
As the Catchment Technician, you will support wastewater services treatment and sewage pumping station managers, and the wider wastewater services management team.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Pollution investigation and support, including engagement in Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Support the team during reactive response to compliance hotspots to resolve issues and suggest solutions
- Incident management and recovery
- Provide technical support to Waste Water Operational Teams to help with compliance, efficiency and asset reliability
- Develop detailed action plans and contingencies
- Conduct H&S investigations and hazard resolution
- Optimise assets, including contribution to the Smart Alarm project
- Respond to technical enquiries and customer correspondence, providing technical information where required
- Support the management team in ensuring governance processes are discharged (e.g., fire alarm testing at AD sites, WAMITAB TCM site inspections, H&S inspections)
- Field support for energy and water efficiency programmes
What We Are Looking For
- 5 GCSEs at grades A‑C or equivalent, including Maths, English and a Science subject; or equivalent qualifications such as ONC/City and Guilds, NVQ Waste Water Process or Sewerage Control Level 2, HNC/Water Diploma
- Technical outlook and ability to analyse and manage varied data sources to support decision‑making and present information for action
- Proficiency with computer systems, including MS Office
- Adaptability to changes within the wastewater services team and flexibility to support the wider team
- Full UK Driver’s Licence
- Ability to undertake out‑of‑hours standby duties
- Mandatory DBS check required
What's In It For You
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- A discretionary bonus
- Competitive contributory pension
- Share‑save scheme
- Various health benefits
- Well‑being support programmes
- Group discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Financial support services
Closing Date
31st July 2026
Catchment Technician in Northam employer: South West Water
At South West Water, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and sustainability. Our employees benefit from opportunities for personal and professional growth, alongside the chance to contribute to meaningful environmental initiatives in one of the UK's most beautiful regions. Join us in making a difference while enjoying a fulfilling career in the water sector.
