Repair & Maintenance Technician

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater company is recruiting for Repair & Maintenance Technicians in North London. The role involves leading a team, ensuring safety and quality standards in repair tasks, and requires specific qualifications in the water industry. Competitive salary and excellent benefits offered.

Benefits

24 days holiday per year, increasing with service

Generous Pension Scheme through AON

Van and full PPE provided

Health, wellbeing, and financial benefits

Qualifications

• Experience or training in repair and maintenance in the water industry.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weathers.
• Advantageous if you have an EUSR Water Hygiene card or First Aid qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead a two-person R&M Team ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Conduct repair and maintenance tasks across the network.

Skills

Repair and maintenance

Problem-solving

Communication

IT competence

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

NRSWA/SSSTS qualification

Job description

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We are recruiting for Repair & Maintenance (R&M) Technicians 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).
• Working pattern or hours: Average 45 hours a week on a shift pattern including a standby rota.
• 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 you should 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 at 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 up to £44,500 per annum.
• 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.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to benefits for health, wellbeing, and finances, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, 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, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future by 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 every day. Enjoy career growth, flexible working, and excellent benefits.

Whether in call centres, science labs, or field roles, we’re looking for passionate people eager to improve the world of water.

If you want a sustainable career making a daily impact on millions, join us. We support you every step, building a better future for our customers, region, and planet.

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 to support customers. Join as an ambassador, with full training, to gain rewarding experience and learn about our business.

Disclaimer: Due to high application volume, we may close the advert early. Apply promptly to avoid missing out.