Repair & Maintenance Technician

idibu; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Repair & Maintenance Technician to join their team in South West London. The role includes leading an R&M team, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and includes benefits such as a competitive salary, pension, and comprehensive health support. Ideal candidates will have experience in the water industry and the ability to work outdoors in changing conditions, providing reliable service to millions of customers.

Benefits

Van and Full PPE provided

Annual Leave: 24 days holiday, increasing to 28 with service

Performance Related Pay Plan

Generous Pension Scheme through AON

Access to health benefits like physiotherapy and counselling

Qualifications

• Experience or training in repair and maintenance in the water industry required.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the role.
• Competent in using computers and IT equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a two-person R&M Team.
• Ensure work is completed to safety and quality standards.
• Perform repairs across South London network.

Skills

Repair and maintenance experience

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work outdoors

Self-motivated

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Street works (NRSWA)/SSSTS qualification

EUSR Water Hygiene card (advantageous)

First Aid qualification (advantageous)

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Repair & Maintenance (R&M) Technician to join Thames Water on a permanent basis.

This position will be responsible for R&M across our South London network, with occasional travel to North London when required.

• Base location: South West London – Hogsmill - Kingston. (KT1 3BW)
• Working pattern: 45 hours a week on a shift pattern, including a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment.
• Full UK Driving Licence and Street works (NRSWA)/SSSTS qualification required.

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

You will be the Leader of a two-person R&M Team. Ensuring that all work undertaken is completed to the correct safety and quality standards.

What should you bring to the role?

• You will have experience or training in repair and maintenance in the water industry.
• You must be able to meet the physical demands of the role with the ability to work outdoors in all weathers.
• Be competent in using computers and other IT equipment.
• Use your initiative and problem-solve where repairs are required.
• Have 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 an EUSR Water Hygiene card, Service Avoidance L2 and/or a First Aid qualification.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary from £34,300 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Van and Full PPE will be provided.
• Performance Related Pay Plan (PRPP): Max (of salary) = 6%. On target (of salary) = 3%.
• Pension: Maximum of 12% - 2x employee contribution.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• 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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.
So, 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.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is ga reat, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, 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.