Location
Kentish Town, London (NW5 1TN) with occasional travel to South London as required.

Hours
45 hours per week on a shift pattern, including a standby rota with additional payment.

Salary
Starting salary of £30,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

About the Role
As a Repair & Maintenance Operative, you will be part of a two-person team responsible for carrying out essential maintenance and repairs across Thames Water’s North London water network. You will ensure all work is completed to the highest safety and quality standards. The role involves working outdoors in all weather conditions and requires a hands-on approach to problem-solving and repair tasks. You will be provided with a van and full PPE to support your work. This is a permanent position offering a rewarding career with opportunities to contribute to the vital water infrastructure that serves millions of customers.

Benefits
24 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days with length of service (plus bank holidays), performance-related pay linked to company targets, a generous pension scheme through AON, and access to a wide range of health, wellbeing, and financial benefits including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.

About Thames Water
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers. We are committed to building a better future for our customers, communities, people, and the planet. Working at Thames Water means joining a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can make a meaningful difference every day, enjoy flexible working arrangements, and access excellent career development opportunities.

Experience
- Previous experience or training in a manual handling environment is essential.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Competence in using computers and other IT equipment is advantageous.
- Streetworks (NRSWA) qualification, EUSR Water Hygiene card, Service Avoidance L2, and/or First Aid qualification are desirable but not essential.

About You
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical information clearly.
- A can-do, positive attitude with openness to new ideas and change.
- Self-motivated and confident in completing tasks to a high standard.
- Ability to use initiative and problem-solve effectively.
- Valid UK driver’s licence is required.

Qualifications
No formal qualifications are required for this role; however, relevant certifications as noted above are beneficial.