Technical Coordinator

idibu; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater company in the UK is seeking a Technical Coordinator to ensure that all maintenance work is scheduled effectively. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in maintenance planning and strong organisational skills. This role involves planning maintenance activities, ensuring resources are in place, and coordinating with multiple teams. A competitive salary up to £45,000 plus benefits is offered.

Benefits

Car Allowance

26 days holiday per year

Generous Paternity Leave

Access to health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance planning, ideally in the Water, Waste, Utilities or similar technical sector.
• Strong technical understanding of asset maintenance and job design.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident working with suppliers, third parties, and cross-functional teams.
• A clean driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating maintenance activities using SAP.
• Ensuring all tools, materials, permits, and skilled personnel are in place before work starts.
• Working closely with Field Performance Managers, Planners, and Technicians.
• Chasing suppliers, coordinating deliveries, and managing the receipting process.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Technical understanding of asset maintenance and job design

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Supplier management

Tools

SAP

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing as a Technical Coordinator

Are you highly organised, technically experienced, and passionate about keeping things running smoothly? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Technical Coordinator to join our team and ensure that all scheduled work is ready to go — on time, on budget, and with all the right resources in place. This is a critical role where your planning and coordination skills will directly support frontline technicians, enabling them to complete essential maintenance work efficiently and safely.

• Planning and coordinating maintenance activities using SAP.
• Ensuring all tools, materials, permits, and skilled personnel are in place before work starts.
• Working closely with Field Performance Managers, Planners, and Technicians to align on work schedules.
• Understanding asset care plans and the criticality of assets within the wider operational environment.
• Chasing suppliers, coordinating deliveries, and managing the receipting process.
• Supporting team development by providing technical advice and mentoring trainees where needed.
• Participating in team huddles and contributing to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Keeping costs within budget and sourcing best-value materials and services.
• Ensuring that health & safety requirements are fully understood and integrated into planning.

Essential criteria

• Proven experience in maintenance planning, ideally in the Water, Waste, Utilities or similar technical sector.
• Strong technical understanding of asset maintenance and job design.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar systems for planning and resource coordination.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident working with suppliers, third parties, and cross-functional teams.
• Good local knowledge of operational assets and how they interconnect.
• Clear understanding of health & safety regulations.
• A strong communicator and a natural problem-solver.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• A clean driving licence is essential.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Car Allowance.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid. Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay!
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to benefits to help you take care of yourself 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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

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.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, 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.