Trunk Sewer Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in London seeks a Trunk Sewer Technician to maintain and operate the sewer network. Key responsibilities include conducting maintenance activities in challenging environments. Ideal candidates should have experience in mechanical maintenance, be physically fit, and demonstrate teamwork. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

24 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Personal medical assessments

Qualifications

• Experience working in a challenging physical environment.
• Ability to perform manual handling activities.
• Willingness to work on a shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate the sewer network and associated assets.
• Complete planned, emergency, and defect maintenance.
• Work in confined spaces and challenging environments.

Skills

Previous experience in maintenance

Physical fitness

Teamwork and initiative

Education

Mechanical qualifications

Tools

Plant and equipment operation

Job description

Job title Trunk Sewer Technician Ref 41135 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Hammersmith (PS) - W6 9RS Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 38 hours, Monday- Friday Salary Offering from £27,465 up to £34,200 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Job grade A Closing date 11/08/2025

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.

What you’ll be doing as a Trunk Sewer Technician

• 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: 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; with opportunity to be included on standby rota, for which you will also receive an additional payment.

What you should bring to the role

• Previous experience in maintenance would be advantageous, and in particular, mechanical bias, with previous qualifications desirable.
• 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.
• A valid UK driving licence is ideal but not essential, and HGV training can be provided.
• Willing to work on a shift pattern, with 1 week of nights in 5 and complete an out-of-hours call-out rota.
• For health and safety reasons, you will be required to be clean-shaven to wear respiratory protective equipment (RPE) correctly.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary starting from £27,465 up to £34,200 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)
• 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.

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 who are committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference in millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world's 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.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout therecruitment process . We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here tohelp 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 enriching experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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.