Water technician Work, Jobs in Exeter (with Salaries)

Water Treatment Technician
South West Water —Tiverton
- £28,019 - £36,011 a year
- Overtime
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
8d
Assembly Technician
Luminous Show Technology Ltd —Exeter
- £21,500 - £29,500 a year
- Full-time
- Assembly
- Power tools
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
Quick apply
3d
Metering Technician
M Group —Okehampton
- £28,000 - £34,000 a year
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Field Technician
Durateam Environmental —Exeter
- £17 - £18 an hour
- Sales
- Communication skills
Quick apply
9d
Endoscopy Decontamination Technician
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust —Torquay
- £25,272 a year
- Weekend availability
- School
- Time management
1d
Operations Technician
Brooke Energy Engineering Ltd —Exeter
- £37,500 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Maintenance
- Forklift
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
Quick apply
Senior CAD Technician
Stantec —Exeter
- CAD
- Mentoring
BIM Technician
JN Bentley —Exeter
- Full-time
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Hygiene Service Technician
Rentokil Initial Group —Exeter
- £26,655 - £38,000 a year
- Overtime
- Customer service
- No experience needed
- Driving
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Full time Caravan/Motorhome Technician -Somerset
Apple Campers —Wellington
- Part-time
- Power tools
- In-person
- Hand tools
Quick apply
Principal Civil Engineer
Pell Frischmann —Exeter
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Driving
- Communication skills
Civil Engineer
Pell Frischmann —Exeter
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Driving
- Communication skills
Civil Engineering Graduate Water / Exeter (Summer 2026 starts)
AECOM —Exeter
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Heat Pump Installer (Plumber/heating engineer)
Installio —Exeter
- From £36,000 a year
- Plumbing
Quick apply
Structural Engineer
AECOM —Exeter
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- English
- Bachelor's degree
1d
GeoTechnical Engineer - Junior to Mid Level
Moffatt & Nichol —Exeter
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Quick apply
Principal Structural Engineer
AECOM —Exeter
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
Lead Heat Pump Installer (Plumber/heating engineer)
Installio —Exeter
- £42,000 a year
- Plumbing
Quick apply
Electrical Engineer - Water
Pell Frischmann —Exeter
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CAD
- Microsoft Office
- Driving
Senior Civil Engineer
Pell Frischmann —Exeter
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Driving
- Communication skills

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Water Treatment Technician

South West Water -
Tiverton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£28,019 - £36,011 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Pay rise

Qualifications

Driving Licence
First aid
NVQ
Communication skills

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Water Treatment Technician to join our team in the Exeter/Tiverton region. This is a full-time, permanent role offering excellent development opportunities, structured progression, and industry-funded qualifications. You will receive a starting salary of £28,019.00 per annum. Following a successful competency review, your salary will rise to £31,273.00, plus a supplement making your total gross salary £38,373.04 per annum. In the development of this role, you will be supported with a Water Treatment Technician levels 1 to 5 progression scheme where you can receive up to £36,011.00 PA (basic) and £43,111.04 PA (total gross), plus, overtime opportunities, company benefits + rewards.

About the role:

As a Water Treatment Technician, you’ll play a critical role in delivering safe, clean drinking water to customers. You’ll work hands-on with plant, equipment, and processes to ensure water quality and supply consistently meet high company standards.

This is a dynamic role suited to someone who enjoys practical work, problem-solving, and being part of a collaborative team.

You’ll also participate in an out-of-hours standby rota, ensuring operational continuity across the site.

What you'll be doing:

Maintain water quality and supply in line with company and regulatory standards
Safely handle and manage treatment chemicals (in line with COSHH)
Carry out routine operational maintenance on plant and equipment
Conduct water sampling and on-site analysis
Complete operational records and log sheets accurately
Support both routine and reactive operational tasks
Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the site
Respond to and report operational issues in line with procedures

What we are looking for:

Essential:

Full UK driving licence
Ability to obtain UK Government Security Clearance (SC)
Understanding of:
- COSHH
- Lone working procedures
- Basic First Aid
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Ability to make sound decisions under pressure
Basic understanding of water treatment processes

Desirable:

NVQ Level 2 in Process Plant Operations or HNC in Water Operations (or working towards)
Background in Mechanical, Electrical, ICA, or Scientific disciplines
Experience in water treatment or similar process environments
Familiarity with iSCADA / Paragon systems

What's in it for you?

You’ll be enrolled in a fully funded development programme aligned to the national Competent Technician Scheme, with the company covering £7,280 in training costs. This includes completing a Level 3 Water Treatment Operations Diploma and provides a clear progression pathway from Technician Level 1 through to Level 5, enabling you to gain valuable industry-recognised qualifications, licences, and practical experience.

Generous annual leave + bank holidays
Discretionary Bonus
Competitive contributory pension
Share-save scheme
Health benefits & wellbeing support programmes
Group discounts
Cycle to Work scheme
Financial support services
Development and training opportunities
… and much more!

Closing Date: 10th June 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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