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Are you looking for a hands-on role where no two days are the same? We currently have an opportunity available for a Grounds and Site Maintenance Technician to join our team working in Bournemouth. Joining us on a full-time, permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary of £23,000 - £26,000 per annum plus excellent benefits. About the Role: As our Grounds and Site Maintenance Technician , you will carry out a range of maintenance activities at various sites including slow sand filter cleaning and the maintenance at Alderney and Knapp Mill Water Treatment Works. The role will include routine checks, maintenance and operating of mobile plant and will also be an element of grounds and building maintenance activities at various sites such as grass cutting, strimming and basic building maintenance. What You Will Be Doing: Operating specialist mobile plant including skimmers, loading shovels, forklifts, dumpers and excavators Operating and maintaining the sand washing plants Raking and shovelling weed from slow sand filters Site housekeeping, including road sweeping, drain clearing, grass cutting and hedge trimming activities Performing daily water quality checks on the slow sand filters Assisting the Production team with valve operations Assisting the Production team with reservoir and tank cleaning The completion of reactive and planned grounds and general maintenance work across SWW assets including, but not limited to: Grass Cutting, Hedge Trimming, Pathway repairs, and maintenance, Cover repairs and replacements, Roof gutter repairs and maintenance, painting and decoration, Minor/ interim/temporary tank repairs and periodic cleaning of water treatment process tanks – e.g. clarifier cleaning Ensuring all work is carried out with due consideration of health and safety and in accordance with Safe Systems of Work Ensuring that all activities enhance the reputation and image of the company What We Are Looking For: Experience of working in a team and an understanding of the importance of teamwork Excellent communication skills Takes ownership of work and adopts continuous improvement philosophy Able to work to a high standard, with a focus on the quality of work carried out Self-motivated and able to carry out defined duties with minimal supervision A flexible approach to working hours which includes extended working periods as part of the HIGH-INTENSITY working pattern Good level of fitness for the activities outlined Ability to adhere to Risk Assessments and SSOW What's In It For You? At South West Water, we don’t 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 people’s 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 tax-free, 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, Vodaphone Advantage and more A discretionary Bonus Competitive Contributory Pension And plenty more! £23,000 - £26,000 a year Closing Date: 12th December 2025 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. 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.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a proactive and safety-focused Strategic Asset Technician to join our team in Bournemouth on a full time , permanent basis. You’ll play a key role in maintaining our assets, supporting operational activities, and ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality drinking water and excellent customer service. This is a varied, hands-on role that involves planned and reactive work, problem-solving, and participation in standby and call-out rotas. What You'll Be Doing: Follow all Health, Safety & Security policies and standards at all times. Carry out maintenance tasks on a wide range of network assets, including service reservoirs, pressure reducing valves, network fittings and pumping stations. Plan and deliver routine and reactive reservoir cleaning. Use inspection tools such as CCTV and ROV equipment. Work in line with all QMS procedures and maintain up-to-date knowledge of them. Ensure environmental protection requirements are met during maintenance activities. Support supply interruption mitigation techniques, both in planned and reactive situations, including out-of-hours deployment. Contribute to wider water distribution operations such as trunk main walking, mains flushing, and non-highway excavations for leaks or asset access. Undertake valve and fitting servicing and replacements. Prevent contamination during all tasks and know how to respond in the event of an incident. Participate in call-out and standby rotas as required. Maintain positive relationships with customers, colleagues, public authorities and other stakeholders through high levels of customer service. All of the above will require you to work at height and in confined spaces. A full, valid driving licence is required, along with the ability and willingness to tow large trailers when operationally necessary. What We're Looking For: A good standard of education, including GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths. EUSR Water Hygiene Certificate. Ability to deliver work to regulatory deadlines, including reporting requirements. A flexible, adaptable approach to daily tasks, with the ability to respond quickly to incidents. Proven experience in a water supply environment. Ability to maintain buildings and structures. A background in delivering high-quality internal and external customer service. Familiarity with GIS systems and related digital tools. Experience in utilities, pipeline construction or street works.· You must live within 45 minutes of our operational area of supply. You must have a full driving licence and be willing and able to tow large trailers as 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 Wellbeing support programmes A range of Group Discounts Cycle to Work Scheme Financial support services And plenty more! £28,000 - £30,000 a year Closing Date: 11th December 2025 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. 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.