Location
Lea Bridge Depot, Walthamstow, London, E5 9RJ

Hours
45 hours per week on a shift pattern including 1 in 4 weekends, 1 in 4 weeks on a late shift, and 1 in 8 weeks on standby. Flexibility for overtime during peak periods is essential.

Salary
£34,300 - £45,000 per year, depending on skills and experience. A company van is provided.

About the Role
Join Thames Water as a Repair & Maintenance (R&M) Technician and become a key player in maintaining vital infrastructure across North London. You will lead a two-person R&M team, ensuring all maintenance and repair tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This hands-on role involves problem-solving and working outdoors in all weather conditions. You will work on a varied shift pattern and have the opportunity to make a real difference in your community by keeping essential water services running smoothly.

Benefits
24 days annual leave, increasing to 28 with length of service (plus bank holidays), performance-related pay linked to company targets, generous pension scheme through AON, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, 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.

Thames Water is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering support throughout the recruitment process and opportunities to engage as a customer ambassador with full training provided.

Experience
Experience or training in repair and maintenance, ideally within the water industry. Comfortable using computers and IT equipment.

About you
Proactive, solution-focused, and capable of working independently. Able to communicate technical issues clearly and simply. 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.

Qualifications
Essential:
- Full UK Driving Licence
- EUSR Water Hygiene Card
- Streetworks (NRSWA) or SSSTS qualification
- Level 2 Service Avoidance
- First Aid Qualification

Desirable (not essential):
- 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