Repair & Maintenance Operative

Pertemps; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater company is recruiting Repair & Maintenance Operatives for their North London network, offering a competitive salary of up to £34,000 per year. The role involves ensuring repairs meet safety standards, with support provided for ongoing training and growth opportunities. Candidates should possess a full UK driving licence and be ready to work outdoors, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

24 days holiday increasing to 28 with service

Full PPE provided

Generous Pension Scheme

Health benefits like MOTs and physiotherapy

Life assurance and shopping vouchers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manual handling environment.
• Ability to meet physical demands and work outdoors in all weathers.
• Competent IT skills and ability to problem-solve.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work meets safety and quality standards.
• Travel across the North London network for R&M tasks.
• Complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Manual Handling

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 support your health, wellbeing, and finances – including 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 for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. We seek passionate, skilled individuals committed to making a difference.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a rewarding, diverse environment where you can make a difference every day. We provide fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working, and excellent benefits. Join us if you want a sustainable career that impacts millions and helps protect water resources for future generations.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, removing barriers to success, and supporting applicants throughout the recruitment process. When crises occur, we rally to support our customers and offer opportunities to become frontline ambassadors with full training provided.

Note: Due to high application volumes, the advert may close early. We encourage early applications to avoid missing out.