Trunk Sewer Technician

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

Job summary

A leading water utility firm in London seeks a Trunk Sewer Technician to maintain and operate the sewer network and its assets. Responsibilities include conducting maintenance and fault-finding tasks in challenging environments. The ideal candidate should have mechanical experience, be physically fit, and possess a valid UK driving license. Competitive salary from £27,465 to £34,200 per year, along with benefits like holiday and pension scheme.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Annual personal medical assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, especially mechanical, is advantageous.
• You must be physically fit and willing to work in challenging environments.
• Proactive, team-oriented, and able to demonstrate initiative.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned, emergency, and defect maintenance of the trunk sewer network.
• Perform physical maintenance of the sewer network and assets.
• Operate plant and equipment.
• Conduct cleaning, basic maintenance, and fault-finding tasks.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Physically fit

Team-oriented

Proactive

Education

Relevant qualifications

Tools

Plant and equipment operation

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 and 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.
• Perform physical maintenance of the sewer network and assets, such as penstock gates.
• Operate plant and equipment.
• Conduct cleaning, basic maintenance, and fault-finding tasks.
• 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/week, Monday – Friday, 6:30 am – 3:45 pm; with 1 week out of 5 on night shift from 9:00 pm - 5:30 am; includes standby rota with additional pay.

What you should bring to the role

• Experience in maintenance, especially mechanical, is advantageous; qualifications are desirable.
• You must be physically fit and willing to work in challenging environments, performing manual handling activities.
• Proactive, team-oriented, and able to demonstrate initiative and flexibility.
• A valid UK driving license is preferred; HGV training can be provided.
• Willing to work shifts, including nights, and participate in out-of-hours call-out rota.
• For safety, you must be clean-shaven to wear respiratory protective equipment (RPE).

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £27,465 to £34,200 per year, based on experience.
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Contributory pension scheme, up to 12% employer contribution.
• Annual personal medical assessments.
• Wider benefits scheme and offers to support well-being.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future for all, supporting our communities, people, and the environment. 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 is different. We provide career growth, flexible working, and excellent benefits. Whether in call centres or science labs, we value your passion to improve and make a difference.

If you seek a sustainable career that impacts millions and helps protect water resources, join us to build a better future. We support you every step of the way. Together, we can achieve great things for our customers, region, and planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Join the Thames Water family.

Why choose us? Learn more.

We strive to be a diverse and inclusive employer. We welcome all applications and support candidates throughout the recruitment process, removing barriers to success.

In a crisis, we rally to support our customers. Join Team Thames as an ambassador. Full training provided. It’s an enriching experience to learn, meet colleagues, and earn extra income.

Disclaimer: Due to high application volumes, we may close the vacancy early. Apply soon to avoid disappointment.