Operations Technician

Operations Technician in Isles Of Scilly, Isles of Scilly | South West Water Search Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Test Technician / Solderer TQR Truro, Cornwall 2 weeks ago Dual Fuel Engineer Gas Bude (EX23) £45000 - £70000 per annum 3 weeks ago Solar Engineer (Installations) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Newquay (TR7) £35000 - £45000 per annum + van, overtime, progression 4 weeks ago Multiskilled Engineer Pilgrim’s Europe Bodmin (PL31), PL31 1HF Competitive 1 month ago Field Service Engineer Pioneer Selection Tortington, Arundel (BN18), BN18 £30k - 42.5k per year + Benefits 6 days ago Senior / Principal Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) Engineer Mott MacDonald South East Competitive 1 day ago Driver phs Group Musgrove, Taunton (TA1), TA1 3RR £26,639 + Bonus (OTE £27,839) 1 day ago Field Service Engineer Thales Group Devonport, Plymouth (PL1) Competitive 1 day ago Electronics Field Service Engineer TRS Consulting South West £35K + 10% Bonus + Car 1 month ago Junior Service Engineer (Agricultural) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Okehampton (EX20) £32000 - £38000 per annum + 55K OTE + Monday to Friday + Local Patch 1 month ago Test Technician / Solderer TQR Truro, Cornwall 2 weeks ago Dual Fuel Engineer Gas Bude (EX23) £45000 - £70000 per annum 3 weeks ago Solar Engineer (Installations) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Newquay (TR7) £35000 - £45000 per annum + van, overtime, progression 4 weeks ago Multiskilled Engineer Pilgrim’s Europe Bodmin (PL31), PL31 1HF Competitive 1 month ago Field Service Engineer Pioneer Selection Tortington, Arundel (BN18), BN18 £30k - 42.5k per year + Benefits 6 days ago Senior / Principal Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) Engineer Mott MacDonald South East Competitive 1 day ago Driver phs Group Musgrove, Taunton (TA1), TA1 3RR £26,639 + Bonus (OTE £27,839) 1 day ago Field Service Engineer Thales Group Devonport, Plymouth (PL1) Competitive 1 day ago Electronics Field Service Engineer TRS Consulting South West £35K + 10% Bonus + Car 1 month ago Junior Service Engineer (Agricultural) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Okehampton (EX20) £32000 - £38000 per annum + 55K OTE + Monday to Friday + Local Patch 1 month ago Operations Technician South West Water View Profile Isles Of Scilly, Isles of Scilly Permanent Published: 1 day ago £26,000 - £30,000 Operations Technician South West Water 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 an Operations Technician to join our team supporting vital water services across the beautiful Isles of Scilly. In this varied, hands-on role, you'll help deliver high-quality water services to island communities, working mainly on St Mary's , with travel to other islands as required. You'll be part of a small, close-knit team where flexibility, strong communication and teamwork are essential. After 12 months , you'll have the opportunity to progress onto our Operator Progression Scheme , increasing your salary by up to £3,100 , reflecting your growing skills, knowledge and flexibility. You'll also receive monthly standby and call-out payments . What you'll be doing: As an Operations Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring safe, reliable water services across the islands. Your responsibilities will include: Monitoring and managing raw water sources to ensure they are optimised for island supply Operating and maintaining water (and, in future, wastewater) treatment processes in line with operating procedures and best practice Carrying out proactive and reactive maintenance across all islands to maintain a continuous supply of high-quality water Repairing and replacing network assets, responding to bursts and emergencies, and ensuring hygiene standards are always met Installing, replacing and reading water meters Calibrating instrumentation used in treatment and network processes, recording data, analysing consumption trends and identifying potential leakage Using handheld devices and online systems to monitor network performance and support fault diagnosis Communicating clearly and professionally with customers and stakeholders, ensuring issues are logged, escalated and resolved effectively Working collaboratively with colleagues, management and the Engineering team to support investment and develop new solutions for the islands Maintaining tools, equipment and consumables in line with inventory requirements Participating in a standby rota Undertaking grounds maintenance, including strimming and general site repairs What we're looking for: We're looking for someone who is practical, adaptable and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Ideally, you'll bring: A proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with colleagues and customers A full UK driving licence The ability to follow operational procedures and risk assessments Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands Ideally, previous experience in a utilities or similar operational environment The ability to gather, interpret and analyse information from multiple sources A proactive approach to resolving reactive issues efficiently and effectively What's in it for you? At South West Water , every role contributes to something bigger - delivering essential services while protecting the environment and supporting communities. In return for your commitment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays The option to buy or sell annual leave for added flexibility Cycle to Work scheme - buy a bike and safety equipment tax-free Free car parking at most sites Up to 26 weeks' additional maternity leave Shared parental leave options to suit your family Employee share schemes with Pennon Group plc Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme Wellbeing support through Champion Health Access to thousands of discounts and deals via Pennon Perks Group discounts including Dell Advantage, Virgin Media Affinity, Vodafone Advantage and more Discretionary bonus Competitive contributory pension And much more Closing Date: 4th May 2026 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. In Short Industry Energy, Environmental & Agriculture Founded 1989 Location Exeter Company size 1000 - 4999 What we do At South West Water, we’re responsible for
providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater
services to the beautiful South West area in a sustainable way. For us, success
is in the smiles of over 1.7 million customers. And it’s all down to our
people. Working here means immersing yourself in the knowledge and fresh
thinking that flows into every corner of our business. Our scale, scope and
ambition gives everyone the chance to make their own career path, in a way that
builds a better future for the South West. And you can count on our support to
get there. Ready to dive into a career where you can make a difference? #JustAddWater South West Water is part of the Pennon group – a FTSE 250 listed company
and one of the leading businesses in the UK water sector. The Pennon Group provides clean water and wastewater services across the
Great South West, serving a population of c.3.5 million across nine counties
and c.380,000 business customers across the UK. Our mission, purpose and values Our mission is to support the lives of people and the places they love
for generations to come by bringing water to life. And our purpose isn’t just
what we believe in, it’s what we do every day. Continuing to ensure we’re doing
the right thing for our customers and stakeholders, delivering fresh clean
drinking water, protecting the environment and continuing to innovate will help
us look after the South West now and into the future. We know that it’s not only what we do, but how we do it that’s really
important for our customers, colleagues, communities and the environment.
That’s why we’re focused on living our values, every day. Our commitment to Net Zero We have ambitious plans to transform how we produce and use energy. Our
mission? To bust our operational carbon emissions and hit Net Zero by 2030. For
us, that means cutting up to 100,000 tonnes in carbon emissions. From increasing our energy efficiency programme to decarbonising our
fleet, purchasing 100% renewable electricity to planting 250,000 trees by 2025,
we’re focused on how we create and use energy in the most efficient way – and
how we can innovatively use our local environment to reverse carbon emissions
for decades to come. Supporting our community Amazing things happen when you #JustAddWater. As well as providing safe
and clean water to 1.7 million customers, we’ve made it our mission to support
the lives of people and the places they love for future generations. From
championing innovative partnerships with wildlife charities to reducing
pollution, we take our guardianship of the natural world very seriously. Through our community initiatives we support local projects that matter
most to our customers. Our community funds support the wellbeing of people,
improve and protect our local environment, and champion new and innovative
water-saving projects across the South West. We also support the communities we
serve with our Give an Hour employee volunteering scheme. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We know that building a diverse,
progressive workforce is key to our future success. So we’re constantly looking
at new ways to integrate ED&I into everything we do. Our employee networks
help influence the direction of our business – and they’ve got big ambitions.
Becoming more open, inclusive and diverse is critical to our growth. After all,
bringing out the best in each other means we can make a bigger, more
sustainable impact on the South West. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer and
are taking action to improve how we recruit, retain, and develop disabled
people. As a member of the 30% Club, we’re committed to increasing gender
diversity in our boardrooms and across our business. We’re also helping
transform the horizons and prospects of young black people by supporting the
10,000 Black Interns initiative. Similar Operations Technician Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Test Technician / Solderer TQR Truro, Cornwall 2 weeks ago Dual Fuel Engineer Gas Bude (EX23) £45000 - £70000 per annum 3 weeks ago Solar Engineer (Installations) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Newquay (TR7) £35000 - £45000 per annum + van, overtime, progression 4 weeks ago Multiskilled Engineer Pilgrim’s Europe Bodmin (PL31), PL31 1HF Competitive 1 month ago Field Service Engineer Pioneer Selection Tortington, Arundel (BN18), BN18 £30k - 42.5k per year + Benefits 6 days ago Senior / Principal Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) Engineer Mott MacDonald South East Competitive 1 day ago Driver phs Group Musgrove, Taunton (TA1), TA1 3RR £26,639 + Bonus (OTE £27,839) 1 day ago Field Service Engineer Thales Group Devonport, Plymouth (PL1) Competitive 1 day ago Electronics Field Service Engineer TRS Consulting South West £35K + 10% Bonus + Car 1 month ago Junior Service Engineer (Agricultural) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Okehampton (EX20) £32000 - £38000 per annum + 55K OTE + Monday to Friday + Local Patch 1 month ago Operations Technician jobs Operations Technician jobs in Isles Of Scilly Engineering jobs Engineering jobs in Isles Of Scilly Technician jobs Technician jobs in Isles Of Scilly Jobs in Isles Of Scilly Service Technician jobs Operations Coordinator jobs Technicians jobs Operator Technician jobs Operational Specialist jobs Operations Engineer jobs Operations Specialist jobs Services Technician jobs Operations Supervisor jobs Systems Technician jobs Technician Maintenance jobs Logistics Operations Manager jobs Instrumentation Technician jobs Operating Technician jobs Processing Technician jobs Get hired. Find success. Totaljobs Jobseekers Recruiters Download The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026