Water Treatment Technician (Flexible) in Tiverton

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 role where you can put your hands‑on skills and knowledge to good use? Do you want a job where you work part of a team and resolve problems? If so, we want to hear from you!

Job offer

We currently have a fantastic opportunity available for a Water Treatment Technician (Flexible) to join our team based in Tiverton. You will join us on a full‑time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a starting salary of £25,756. Following a successful competency review, your salary will rise to £28,747, plus a flexible working supplement of £6,197. In the development of this role, you will be supported with a Water Treatment Technician Level 1 to 5 progression scheme where you can receive up to £33,101.21 (basic) and £40,201.25 (total gross), plus overtime opportunities, company benefits and rewards.

Progression Scheme

As part of your employment package, the successful candidate will enrol onto a bespoke progression scheme framework consisting of qualifications, skills and experiences to meet the requirements of the nationally recognised Competent Technician Scheme. The Company will fully fund the entire £7,280 of the training costs associated with obtaining industry‑recognised professional qualifications and licences, including a Level 3 Water Treatment Operations Diploma.

About the role

As our Water Treatment Technician (Flexible), you will play a vital role to ensure that the operations of our water treatment site, associated plant and equipment effectively work every day. The ideal candidate will be hands‑on, have a dedicated team‑player philosophy and be looking to get stuck into the process by providing clean water for our customers by ensuring that water quality and quantity is kept within the company high standards.

Due to the nature of the role, you will provide out‑of‑hours standby cover as part of the works’ operational rotation to ensure the sites are maintained out of hours. This role will have the use of a company vehicle to travel across the operational area within working hours and standby.

Shift rotation

• Week 1: Mon – Thurs 06:00 – 14:00, Fri 14:00 – 22:00 + Standby, Sat & Sun Standby + 7.4 hours between 08:00 – 20:00
• Week 2: Mon – Thurs 14:00 – 22:00 + Standby, Fri 08:00 – 15:30, Sat & Sun Off
• Week 3: Mon & Tues Rest, Wed & Thurs 08:00 – 16:00, Fri 08:00 – 15:30, Sat & Sun Off
• Week 4: Mon – Fri 06:00 – 14:00, Sat & Sun Off
• Week 5: Mon – Thurs 08:00 – 16:00, Fri 08:00 – 15:30, Sat & Sun Off

What you’ll be doing

• Ensuring that potable water quality and quantity is maintained within company standards, having due regard to abstraction licences and the requirements of the distribution system
• Ensuring that all chemicals are stored, handled and used safely, effectively and economically, in line with company procedures
• Carrying out operational maintenance on equipment and instrumentation in accordance with works’ schedules and instructions
• Taking water quality samples and carrying out on‑site analysis as required in accordance with works’ instructions
• Completing water quality and operational procedures, records/log sheets
• Performing routine and non‑routine tasks in accordance with the operational requirements of sites
• Ensuring that good housekeeping is carried out, maintaining the works in a clean and tidy condition
• Ensuring that all abnormal events are dealt with in accordance with company procedures and are reported to the Resources and Production Site Manager or the Duty Functional Manager out of hours

What we are looking for

• Essential
  • A good level of Maths, English and IT
  • To be able to understand the principles of COSHH, Lone Working procedures and Basic First Aid
  • The ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels of the business
  • The ability to reach sound judgements and decisions when dealing with complex issues and operating in highly pressurised situations
  • A Full UK Drivers Licence
• Desirable
  • NVQ 2 in Operating Process Plant / or an HNC in Water Operations – or working towards it
  • Mechanical, electrical, ICA or scientific background
  • Experience in Water Treatment or other relevant process

What’s in it for you

• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Buy or sell annual leave for extra flexibility
• Buy a bike and safety equipment tax‑free, through our Cycle to Work scheme
• Free car parking at most of our sites
• 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
• A free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Champion Health support platform to look after your wellbeing
• Free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers

Closing date

Friday 23rd January

Core values

• Be Rock Solid – Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
• Be You – Bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
• Be the Future – Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Utilities