Repair & Maintenance Operative

Pertemps; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water and wastewater sector is seeking Repair & Maintenance Operatives to join their team in North London. The role involves ensuring high safety and quality standards in repairs across the Thames Valley area. Candidates should have experience in manual handling, strong communication skills, and a positive attitude. The position offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and excellent benefits including a pension scheme and health support.

Benefits

24 days holiday per year

Generous Pension Scheme

Full PPE provided

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a manual handling environment.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weathers.
• Self-motivated and confident in completing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work meets safety and quality standards.
• Travel across North and South London for repairs.
• Complete tasks as directed by the R&M Technician.

Skills

Manual handling experience

Problem-solving

Strong communication skills

IT competency

Positive attitude

Education

Street works qualification (NRSWA)

EUSR Water Hygiene card

First aid qualification

Job description

We are recruiting for Repair & Maintenance (R&M) Operatives across the Thames Valley area. This position will be responsible for R&M across our North London network, with occasional travel to South London when required.

• Base location: North London - Kentish Town (NW5 1TN) or Lea Bridge Depot (E5 9RJ)
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Working pattern or hours: Average 45 hours a week on a shift pattern including a standby rota.

What you’ll be doing as a Repair & Maintenance Operative:

As an R&M Operative, you will be responsible for ensuring that all of the work which you undertake is completed to the correct safety and quality standards as directed by the R&M Technician.

What you should bring to the role

• Previous experience/training in a manual handling environment
• You must be able to meet the physical demands of the role with the ability to work outdoors in all weathers
• Be competent with IT and be computer literate
• Use your initiative and problem-solve where repairs are required
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical messages in a simple way
• Have a can-do, positive attitude, remaining open to new ideas and change
• Be self-motivated and confident in completing tasks to the best of your ability
• Advantageous if you have a Street works qualification (NRSWA), an EUSR Water Hygiene card, Service Avoidance L2 and/or a First aid qualification, but not essential.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary up to £34,000 per annum
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Full PPE will be provided
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to benefits to help you and your family’s health, wellbeing, and finances, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet thrive. We seek passionate, skilled individuals committed to making a difference.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a rewarding, diverse environment where you can make a difference daily. We provide fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working, and excellent benefits. Whether in call centres or science labs, we value passionate people eager to improve.

If you seek a sustainable career that impacts millions and protects water resources, join us. We support you every step, working together to build a better future.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all and providing support throughout recruitment. We aim to remove barriers to success and assist those who need it.

During crises, we rally as a team to support our customers. Join us as an ambassador—full training provided—to gain rewarding experience and learn more about our business.

Disclaimer: Due to high application volumes, this advert may close earlier than planned. Apply promptly to avoid missing out.