We are currently recruiting for Repair & Maintenance (R&M) Operatives on permanent contracts. You will be part of a two-person Repair & Maintenance Team, carrying out essential maintenance on our water networks.
What you’ll be doing as a Repair & Maintenance Operative
You will be responsible for repair and maintenance across our South London network, with occasional travel to North London when required.
Ensuring that all work undertaken is completed to the correct safety and quality standards.
- Base location – Epsom KT17 1BW
- Working pattern: 45 hours a week on a shift pattern, including a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment.
What you should bring to the role
The must-haves (essential criteria) for this opportunity include:
- Previous experience/training in a manual handling environment.
- You must be able to meet the physical demands of the role with the ability to work outdoors in all weathers.
- Use your initiative and problem-solve where repairs are required.
- Have strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical messages in a simple way.
- Have a can-do, positive attitude, remaining open to new ideas and change.
- Be self-motivated and confident in completing tasks to the best of your ability
- Valid UK drivers’ licence.
Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring:
- Be competent in using computers and other IT equipment.
- Advantageous if you have a Streetworks (NRSWA) qualification, an EUSR Water Hygiene card, Service Avoidance L2 and/or a First Aid qualification.
What’s in it for you?
- Offering a salary from £28,600 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
- Van and Full PPE will be provided.
- Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
- Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
- Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
- Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
Find out more about our benefits and perks
Who are we?
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, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.
Learn more about our purpose and values
Working at Thames Water
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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of 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.
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, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help 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 incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.
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.
