Trunk Sewer Technician

Pertemps; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK’s water and wastewater sector is seeking a Trunk Sewer Technician to maintain and operate the sewer network. The role involves mechanical maintenance, working in confined spaces, and requires physical fitness. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered, with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave: 24 days, increasing to 28 with service

Contributory pension scheme

Annual personal medical assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience, especially mechanical, with qualifications preferred.
• Physically fit and able to work in challenging environments.
• A valid UK driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned, emergency, and defect maintenance of the trunk sewer network.
• Physically maintain the sewer network and associated assets.
• Operate plant and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Team-oriented

Flexibility

Education

Maintenance Qualifications

Job description

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

What you’ll be doing as a Trunk Sewer Technician

1. Complete planned, emergency, and defect maintenance of the trunk sewer network.
2. Physically maintain the sewer network and associated assets, such as penstock gates.
3. Operate plant and equipment.
4. Perform cleaning, basic maintenance, and fault-finding.
5. Note: The role requires working in confined spaces, at heights, and lifting heavy loads; training will be provided.

Base location:

Hammersmith (PS), W6 9RS

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; includes standby rota with additional payment.

What you should bring to the role

• Previous maintenance experience, especially mechanical, with qualifications preferred.
• Physically fit and able to work in challenging environments, including manual handling of large mechanical assets.
• A proactive, team-oriented approach.
• Initiative and flexibility.
• A valid UK driving licence is desirable; HGV training can be provided.
• Willingness to work on a shift pattern, including nights and out-of-hours call-out rota.
• Must be clean-shaven for proper use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE).

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £27,465 to £34,200 per annum, based on skills and experience.
• Annual leave: 24 days, increasing to 28 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme (Maximum 12%, with 2x employee contribution).
• Annual personal medical assessments.
• Wider benefits scheme via our benefits hub.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers. We aim to build a better future for all—our customers, communities, people, and the planet. 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 workplace where every day presents new opportunities. We provide fast-tracked career development, flexible working, and excellent benefits.

Interested in roles across our organization? We’re looking for passionate individuals eager to improve and innovate.

If you seek a meaningful career that impacts millions and helps protect water resources, join us. We support your growth every step of the way. Together, we can create a better future for our customers, region, and planet.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We strive to be a great, inclusive workplace. We welcome all applicants and provide support throughout the recruitment process, removing barriers to success.

Support opportunities

In crises, we rally together. You can join our frontline ambassador program, receiving full training, gaining experience, meeting colleagues, and earning extra income.

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