Trunk Sewer Technician

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

Job summary

A leading water utility company in Greater London is seeking a Trunk Sewer Technician to join the Strategic Pumping & Trunks Operations Team. The role involves performing maintenance on the trunk sewer network and associated assets, requiring physical fitness and teamwork. Candidates must be prepared to work in challenging environments and be willing to undergo training for confined spaces. This position offers structured working hours and the opportunity for additional standby payments.

Benefits

Additional standby payments

Qualifications

• Physically fit and prepared to work in a challenging environment daily.
• Demonstrated ability to work positively within a team environment.
• Ability to show initiative and a flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned and emergency maintenance of the trunk sewer network.
• Perform physical maintenance of the sewer network and associated assets.
• Operate plant and equipment as required.
• Engage in cleaning, basic maintenance and fault-finding.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Proactive approach

Initiative

Job description

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

What you’ll be doing

• 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.

Please note, for this role will be mandatory to work in confined spaces, at heights, and lifting heavy loads; training will be provided.

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 the standby rota, for which you will also receive an additional payment.

What should you bring to the role?

• 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.
• Proactive approach demonstrating working positively and effectively within a team environment.
• Keen and motivated team member, able to demonstrate initiative and a flexible approach to work.
• Clean-shaven to wear respiratory protective equipment correctly.