Repair & Maintenance Operative (Labourer)

We will be recruiting for Repair & Maintenance (R&M) Operatives across the North London area to work on a shift pattern of 1 in 4 weekends, 1 in 4 weeks on a late shift, and 1 in 8 weeks on standby on an average of 45 hours per week.

As an R&M Operative, you will be responsible for ensuring that all of the work which you undertake is completed to the correct safety and quality standards as directed by the R&M Technician.

Base Location: Lea Bridge Depot - Walthamstow - E5 9RJ.

What you should bring to the role:

• Having experience or training in repair and maintenance in the water or other utility industry is essential.
• Be competent in using a computer and other IT equipment.
• 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, right-first-time attitude, remaining open to new ideas and change.
• Work well as part of a team but also alone, using your initiative.
• You must be able to meet the physical demands of the role with the ability to work outdoors in all weathers.
• Be self-motivated and confident in completing tasks to the best of your ability.

Ideally, you will have all or some of the following qualifications and certifications:

• Service Avoidance L2.
• EUSR Water Hygiene.
• Mains & Service Laying Training.
• Manual Handling Training.
• Lorry Loader Training.
• Deep excavation/trench-timbering training.
• Abrasive wheels.
• First aid qualified.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering up to £33,926 per annum basic salary with potential to exceed, but not limited to £38,500 with additional allowances and overtime.
• Provision of all PPE.
• 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.
• The wider benefits scheme includes our benefits hub, which is packed with offers and information to save 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.

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.

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 the recruitment process.

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.

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.