Internship Expression of Interest

Devon, Cornwall, Bristol & Bournemouth
Early Careers – SWW - Internship /
Internship /
Hybrid
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 Internship 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.

    • Head Office Roles:
    • Administration: Play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of our head office.
      Finance: Contribute to financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support informed decision-making.
      Human Resources: Support HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations.
      Information Technology: Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting to maintain our technology infrastructure.
      Legal: Support legal teams with research, documentation, and administrative tasks.
      Data Analysis: Provide support to a range of data management projects and efficiency reporting whilst liaising with stakeholders.

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.
*This is not a job advert. This is an application to demonstrate your interest in an Internship at our company so we can reach out to you once a relevant opportunity becomes available.*