Environmental technician Work, Jobs in Devon (with Salaries)

Water Treatment Technician
South West Water —Tiverton
- £28,019 - £36,011 a year
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
4d
Process Control Technician
South West Water —Exeter
- £35,000 a year
- Night shift
- Remote
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
11d
Operations Technician
Brooke Energy Engineering Ltd —Exeter
- £37,500 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Maintenance
- Forklift
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
3d
Field Technician
Durateam Environmental —Exeter
- £17 - £18 an hour
- Communication skills
Quick apply
LEV Testing Technician
Celnor —Exeter
- £32,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Civil Engineering Graduate Water / Exeter (Summer 2026 starts)
AECOM —Exeter
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Computer literacy
- Engineering
NPI Technician
Gooch & Housego Torquay —Torquay
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Computer literacy
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Maintenance Technician
Howmet Aerospace —Exeter
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Computer literacy
- Programmable logic controllers
Quick apply
Maintenance Technician
Gooch & Housego Torquay —Torquay
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Administrator
Durateam Environmental —Exeter
- £15 an hour
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Principal Civil Engineer
Pell Frischmann —Exeter
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Communication skills
Senior Civil Engineer
AECOM —Exeter
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- Business development
Principal Structural Engineer
AECOM —Exeter
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
Electrical Engineer - Water
Pell Frischmann —Exeter
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Communication skills
Senior Civil Engineer
Pell Frischmann —Exeter
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Communication skills

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Water Treatment Technician

South West Water -
Tiverton

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Job details

£28,019 - £36,011 a year
4 days ago

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Electrical engineering
NVQ
Communication skills
Routine servicing
COSHH compliance

Full job description

Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose

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 proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we’re working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.

Whether you’re starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.

Ready to make a splash? Join our team today.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Water Treatment Technician to join our operational team in the Tiverton region. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the delivery of safe, clean drinking water to customers by maintaining water treatment processes, monitoring water quality, and supporting the efficient operation of treatment facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work, problem-solving, and working as part of a collaborative team. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training, development support, and industry-recognised qualifications through a structured career progression programme.

The role also includes participation in an out-of-hours standby rota to support operational continuity and emergency response requirements.

Key Responsibilities

As a Water Treatment Technician, you will:

Operate and monitor water treatment processes to maintain regulatory and company standards.
Ensure the consistent supply of safe, high-quality drinking water.
Safely handle, store, and manage treatment chemicals in accordance with COSHH regulations.
Carry out routine operational maintenance on treatment plant and associated equipment.
Collect water samples and undertake on-site testing and analysis.
Complete operational records, reports, and log sheets accurately and on time.
Support both planned and reactive operational activities.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping, health and safety, and environmental compliance.
Identify, report, and respond to operational issues in accordance with company procedures.
Participate in an out-of-hours standby rota as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential Requirements

Full UK Driving Licence.
Ability to obtain and maintain UK Government Security Clearance (SC).
Understanding of:
- COSHH regulations
- Lone working procedures
- Basic First Aid principles
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
Basic understanding of water treatment processes.
Commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practice.

Desirable Requirements

NVQ Level 2 in Process Plant Operations, HNC in Water Operations, or working towards a relevant qualification.
Background in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Instrumentation, Control & Automation (ICA)
- Scientific disciplines
Experience within water treatment, utilities, manufacturing, process industries, or similar operational environments.
Familiarity with operational systems such as iSCADA and Paragon.

Working Pattern

This role operates on a 5-week rolling shift pattern, including early, late, weekend and standby duties. Successful candidates will be required to work this pattern from day one.

Typical shifts include:

Early shifts: 06:00 - 14:00
Day shifts: 08:00 - 16:00 (15:30 finish on Fridays)
Late shifts: 14:00 - 22:00
Standby and weekend working on a rotational basis

Full details of the shift rota, standby requirements and scheduled rest days will be provided during the recruitment process.

Closing Date: 20th Aug 2026

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values, which are essential to our success, are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.

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