Trunk Sewer Technician

Thames Water; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in London is seeking a Trunk Sewer Technician to maintain and operate the sewer network in South London. Candidates must be physically fit and able to work in challenging environments. The role offers a competitive salary, annual leave, and additional performance-related pay. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to serving over 16 million customers.

Benefits

Competitive salary

24 days annual leave

Pension plan

Performance-related pay

Medical assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit for manual handling activities.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Clean-shaven for respiratory protective equipment.
• Full UK Driving License required.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance of the trunk sewer network.
• Operate plant and equipment.
• Perform fault-finding and cleaning tasks.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Initiative

Driving License

Job description

Overview

We are currently hiring for a Trunk Sewer Technician to join our Strategic Pumping & Trunks Operations Team covering South London.

Day to day, you will be maintaining and operating the sewer network and its associated assets whilst carrying out basic mechanical maintenance and fault finding. The work involves confined space access, working in some of London’s most challenging subterranean areas.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned, emergency and defect maintenance of the trunk sewer network.
• Physical maintenance of the sewer network and associated assets, e.g. penstock gates.
• Operation of plant and equipment.
• Cleaning, basic maintenance and fault-finding.
• It is mandatory for this role to work in confined spaces, at heights, and lifting heavy loads; training will be provided.

Base and Hours

Base location: South London - Greenwich Storm (SE108JL)

Working hours: 38 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 6:30 am – 3:45 pm; with 1 week out of 5 on the night shift from 9:00 pm - 5:30 am; with opportunity to be included on standby rota, for which you will also receive an additional payment.

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:

• You must be physically fit and prepared to work in a challenging environment daily, as you will complete manual handling activities to operate large mechanical assets and perform grounds maintenance.
• Have a proactive approach to your work and demonstrate that you can work positively and effectively within a team environment.
• You will need to be a keen and motivated team member, able to demonstrate initiative and a flexible approach to work.
• For health and safety reasons, you will be required to be clean-shaven to wear respiratory protective equipment (RPE) correctly.
• Full UK Driving License.

Additional skills and experiences

• Previous experience in maintenance or a similar role would be advantageous
• HGV training can be provided.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary starting from £27,465 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).
• Pension: Maximum of 12% = 2x employee contribution.
• Performance Related Pay Plan (PRPP): Max (of salary) = 6%. On Target (of salary) = 3%.
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well-being.

Who we are

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.

Learn more about our purpose and values. Working at Thames Water offers meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

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, we’re here to help and support.

Important note

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.