R&M Technician

idibu; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services company is seeking a Repair & Maintenance Technician to lead a small team ensuring infrastructure maintenance. The role requires essential qualifications including a UK Driving Licence and EUSR Water Hygiene Card, along with hands-on experience. Offering up to £43,460 annually and various flexible working options. Join a diverse team committed to making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Annual leave of 24 days, increasing with service

Performance-related pay plan

Pension scheme

Generous maternity and paternity leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in repair and maintenance, ideally in the water industry.
• Comfortable using computers and IT equipment.
• Positive, 'right first time' attitude and open to change.

Responsibilities

• Lead a two-person R&M team ensuring maintenance tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
• Work on a shift pattern, including weekends and late shifts.
• Communicate technical issues clearly to colleagues.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Physical fitness

Proactivity

Education

EUSR Water Hygiene Card

Full UK Driving Licence

Streetworks (NRSWA) or SSSTS qualification

First Aid Qualification

Job description

Join Our Team as a Repair & Maintenance (R&M) Technician at Thames Water – Thames Valley

We’re recruiting skilled and dedicated Repair & Maintenance (R&M) Techniciansto join our growing team across the Thames Valley. If you're passionate about hands-on work, problem-solving, and making a real difference in your community, this could be the opportunity for you.

What you'll be doing as an R&M Technician:

As an R&M Technician, you will lead a two-person R&M team, ensuring all maintenance and repair tasks are carried out safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

You’ll be a key player in keeping vital infrastructure running smoothly.

You’ll work on a shift pattern including:

• 1 in 4 weekends.
• 1 in 4 weeks on a late shift.
• 1 in 8 weeks on standby.
  (Average 45 hours per week)

We also have limited roles available on:

• Fixed day shifts. (Monday to Friday)
• Fixed late shifts. (Monday to Friday)

Flexibility for overtime during peak periods is essential.

What should you bring to the role?

• Have experience or training in repair and maintenance – ideally within the water industry.
• Be comfortable using computers and IT equipment.
• Be proactive, solution-focused, and capable of working independently.
• Communicate technical issues in a clear and simple way.
• Have a positive, “right first time” attitude and be open to change.
• Be physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather.
• Be confident, motivated, and committed to high standards.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• EUSR Water Hygiene Card.
• Streetworks (NRSWA) or SSSTS qualification.
• Level 2 Service Avoidance.
• First Aid Qualification.

Desirable (but not essential)

• Parts C1 & E of the UK Driving Licence.
• Mains & Service Laying Training.
• Underground Cable Detection.
• Manual Handling Training.
• Mini Digger / JCB Qualifications.
• Lorry Loader Training.
• Deep Excavation / Trench Timbering Training.
• Temporary Works Qualification.
• Abrasive Wheels Certification.

What’s in It for You?

• Offering a salary up to £43,460 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus a van and a fuel card!
• Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plan is directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay!
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.