Trunk Sewers Technician

We are currently recruiting Trunk Sewer Technicians to join our team in South London. Working as part of a team, you will be required to carry out routine operations and basic process maintenance of our main trunk sewer network.

What you’ll be doing as a Trunk Sewer Technician

• This is a safety-focused role and will require you to work closely with your team members.
• 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.

Base location: Greenwich Storm - SE10 8JL
Working pattern: 38 hours per week, Monday - Friday (6:30 - 15:36), with 1 week of nights in 5
Necessary requirements for the role: due to the nature of the role a valid UK driving licence is preferable.

What should you bring to the role?

• Complete planned, emergency and defect maintenance of the trunk sewer network. Previous experience in maintenance would be advantageous and in particular mechanical bias, with previous qualifications desirable but not essential.
• Complete manual handling activities to operate large mechanical assets and grounds maintenance; therefore, you must be physically fit and prepared to work in a challenging environment daily.
• 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.
• Good verbal communication skills are essential to ensure Health & Safety compliance.
• Willing to work on a shift pattern, with 1 week of nights in 5 and complete an out-of-hours call-out rota.
• To carry out this role you will be required to be clean-shaven.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £29,000 per annum depending on skills and experience plus the inclusion onto a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment.
• PPE and training are provided.
• 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 wellbeing.

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 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 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.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, 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, 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.