AtSouth West Waterwe 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.
Were proud to be responsible for providing reliable efficient and highquality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.
And we have huge ambitions.
Not only are we committed to reaching netzero by 2030 but weve 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.
We currently have an opportunity available for a Mechanical Fitter to join our team working in Bournemouth. You will join us on a fulltime 12 months fixed term basis and in return you will receive a salary of per annum plus benefits.
About the role:
You will fault find repair and maintain South West Water assets across a range of company sites predominantly water treatment works and pumping stations. You will also help ensure maximum asset availability and support the SWW Pure vision by assisting in minimising risk to compliance quality requirements and health & safety.
What youll be doing:
Working on fixed plant on Water Treatment sites to fault find repair and maintain a wide variety of equipment including pumps gearboxes and specialist treatment process machinery
Working on mobile plant repairing and servicing dumpers diggers loading shovels and specialist Filter Plant.
Manufacture and fabricate parts and equipment
Work with other disciplines in a workshop/mobile team
Follow the business and departmental rules associated with workflow and management
Working in a manner that keeps you and those around you safe
Asset repair and maintenance as scheduled by your manager
Undertaking any training required in order to carry out work activities in a safe or legal manner
Carrying out work activities as scheduled by your manager
Assisting operational staff with the resolution of complex problems
Providing accurate and timely feedback of activities completed
Having a good understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities in a workplace
Working with or in close proximity to chemicals in accordance with COSHH QMS Procedures and relevant Health and Safety standards
Instructing & assisting in the development of trainees/apprentices
What we are looking for:
A completed apprenticeship in a relevant technical discipline
Experience of working in a mechanical or engineering role
Ability to deliver an effective maintenance service in both workshop and site environments
Whats in it for you:
At South West Water we dont all do the same job but we each get out of bed in the morning knowing that every day is a chance to make incredible things happen together. In return for our peoples hard work and commitment we offer an excellent range of benefits:
Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
Buy or sell annual leave to offer you extra flexibility
Buy a bike and safety equipment taxfree through our Cycle to Work scheme
We offer free car parking at the majority of our sites
Take 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
We support our people by offering a free confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Look after your wellbeing with our Champion Health support platform
Enjoy free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers
Enjoy access to thousands of deals and discounts on supermarkets high street shops online retailers travel eating out cinemas gyms and much more though Perkbox
A range of group discounts: The Dell Advantage Programme Virgin Media Affinity Scheme Vodafone Advantage and more
A discretionary Bonus
Competitive Contributory Pension
And plenty more!
Closing Date: 12th May 2025
If you are looking for a new challenge please click apply now to be considered as our Mechanical Fitter we look forward to receiving your application.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
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