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 charities, 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.
Are you looking to dive into a rewarding career with South West Water?
- We are thrilled to announce our Apprenticeship Expression of Interest campaign, offering a platform to express your interest in potential opportunities in both head office and operations roles. As an industry leader, we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and nurturing the next generation of talent.
Expression of Interest Process:
- Submitting your CV to demonstrate your interest in joining our company means we can save your application on file and reach out to you once a relevant opportunity may become available.
Business Areas and Roles:
- Operational Roles:
· Water Treatment: Ensure safe, clean water reaches homes and businesses as treatment operators, and water quality analysts.
· Engineering: Keep our critical infrastructure running smoothly as engineering apprentices.
· Customer Services: Deliver high quality service to our customers as customer service representatives.
· Operational Maintenance: Provide operational maintenance support to the Network Service Delivery teams.
· Laboratory Specialist: Undertake the scientific analysis of samples associated with the company’s activities and commercial contracts.
What’s in it for you:
- Hands-on Experience: Gain practical skills under the guidance of industry experts.
- Professional Development: Access ongoing training, mentorship, and development opportunities tailored to your career aspirations.
- Diverse and Inclusive Culture: Be part of a team that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.
- Sustainability Focus: Contribute to our mission of providing sustainable water services and protecting the environment.
If you're looking to embark on a fulfilling career journey at South West Water, submit your CV now for our Expression of Interest recruitment campaign, and our Early Careers Talent Team will be in touch!
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:
- Trusted - We do the right thing for our customers and stakeholders.
- Collaborative - We forge strong relationships working together to make a positive impact.
- Responsible - We keep our promises to our customers, communities, and each other.
- Progressive - We are always looking for new ways to improve and make life better.
*This is not a job advert. This is an application to demonstrate your interest in joining our company so we can reach out to you once a relevant opportunity becomes available.*
What We Do
South West Water is part of Pennon Group plc. We provide reliable, efficient and high quality drinking water and waste water services throughout Cornwall and Devon and in small areas of Dorset and Somerset. We also look after the region's bathing waters and coastline.
South West Water came into being in 1989 with the privatisation of the water industry. We inherited a water system suffering from a century of neglect but, thanks to the tireless work of our 1,300 employees, have brought the region's drinking water, sewerage systems and bathing waters into line with the stringent UK and European Union standards.
This extensive programme of environmental improvement has resulted in some of the finest bathing waters in Europe, picturesque scenery and clean rivers with stunning wildlife.
We believe that by investing in the future of our region, we are not only improving the quality of life for today's residents and visitors but are also taking responsibility for future generations.
