R&M Technician - Walthamstow, Greater London in Hitchin

Join Our Team as a Repair & Maintenance (R&M) Technician at Thames Water. We’re recruiting skilled and dedicated Repair & Maintenance (R&M) Technicians to join our growing team across North London. If you're passionate about hands-on work, problem-solving, and making a real difference in your community, this could be the opportunity for you.

Location: Lea Bridge Depot - Walthamstow - E5 9RJ

Working hours: 45 hours per week

What you'll be doing as a Repair & Maintenance (R&M) Technician:

• Lead a two-person R&M team, ensuring all maintenance and repair tasks are carried out safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
• Be a key player in keeping vital infrastructure running smoothly.
• Work on a shift pattern including: 1 in 4 weekends, 1 in 4 weeks on a late shift, and 1 in 8 weeks on standby (Average 45 hours per week).
• Flexibility for overtime during peak periods is essential.

Essential criteria:

• Experience or training in repair and maintenance – ideally within the water industry.
• Comfortable using computers and IT equipment.
• Proactive, solution-focused, and capable of working independently.
• Ability to communicate technical issues in a clear and simple way.
• Positive, “right first time” attitude and open to change.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather.
• Confident, motivated, and committed to high standards.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• EUSR Water Hygiene Card.
• Streetworks (NRSWA) or SSSTS qualification.
• Level 2 Service Avoidance.
• First Aid Qualification.

Desirable qualifications:

• Parts C1 & E of the UK Driving Licence.
• Mains & Service Laying Training.
• Underground Cable Detection.
• Manual Handling Training.
• Mini Digger / JCB Qualifications.
• Lorry Loader Training.
• Deep Excavation / Trench Timbering Training.
• Temporary Works Qualification.
• Abrasive Wheels Certification.

What’s in It for You?

• Salary between £34,300 - £45,000 depending on skills and experience.
• Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Performance-related pay plan linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
• Access to benefits to help take care of health and wellbeing, and finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. 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.

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, 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.

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.