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

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 occasionally travelling to South London when required. You will be provided with a van and full PPE to support your duties. This is a permanent position offering a rewarding career with a company committed to building a better future for customers, communities, and the environment.

Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers. Joining the team means becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workplace with meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and excellent benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, and finances.

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.

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.
- Valid UK driver’s licence.
- Competency in using computers and other IT equipment is advantageous.

Qualifications
- Streetworks (NRSWA) qualification, EUSR Water Hygiene card, Service Avoidance L2, and/or First Aid qualification are desirable but not essential.