Repair & Maintenance Technician

idibu; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater company in the UK is seeking Repair & Maintenance Technicians for their North London network. The role involves leading a team, ensuring high safety and quality standards in repairs, and requires specific qualifications in the water industry. Opportunities for career growth and a variety of benefits are offered, including a competitive salary and generous holidays.

Benefits

24 days holiday, increasing to 28 with service

Van and full PPE provided

Generous Pension Scheme through AON

Health and wellbeing benefits including health MOTs and counselling

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in repair and maintenance, particularly in the water industry.
• Qualification requirements include full UK driving license and relevant safety training.
• Desirable to have additional qualifications like First Aid or EUSR card.

Responsibilities

• Lead a two-person R&M team, ensuring work meets safety and quality standards.
• Carry out repair and maintenance tasks on water infrastructure across North London.
• Travel to South London when required as part of the network.

Skills

Repair and maintenance experience in the water industry

Ability to meet physical demands of outdoor work

Competence in using computers and IT equipment

Initiative and problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Self-motivation

Positive can-do attitude

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Street Works (NRSWA) qualification

Service Avoidance L2

First Aid qualification

EUSR Water Hygiene card

Job description

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 all work is completed to safety and quality standards.

What you should bring to the role

• Experience or training in repair and maintenance in the water industry.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Competence in using computers and IT equipment.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills for repairs.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical messages simply.
• A positive, can-do attitude open to new ideas and change.
• Self-motivation and confidence to complete tasks effectively.
• Advantageous: EUSR Water Hygiene card, Service Avoidance L2, and/or First Aid qualification.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary up to £44,500 per annum.
• 24 days holiday, increasing to 28 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Van and full PPE provided.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Benefits for health, wellbeing, and finances, including health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work, 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 every day makes a difference. Enjoy career growth, flexible working, and excellent benefits. We welcome applications from everyone and support diversity and inclusion. Join us to support our customers and protect water resources for future generations. Apply soon, as we may close the vacancy early due to high interest.