Location
Greenwich Storm, South London (SE108JL)

Hours
38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 6:30 am – 3:45 pm; one week in every five on night shift from 9:00 pm – 5:30 am. Opportunity to join the standby rota with additional payment.

Salary
From £29,349 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

About the Role
As a Trunk Sewer Technician within Thames Water’s Strategic Pumping & Trunks Operations Team, you will maintain and operate the sewer network and its associated assets across South London. Your duties will include completing planned, emergency, and defect maintenance of the trunk sewer network, performing physical maintenance of sewer assets such as penstock gates, operating plant and equipment, and carrying out cleaning, basic maintenance, and fault-finding tasks. The role involves working in confined spaces, at heights, and lifting heavy loads, with full training provided. You will work in some of London’s most challenging subterranean environments, ensuring the sewer network operates safely and efficiently.

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 offers meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and excellent benefits. Join us to make a daily difference while helping protect water resources for future generations.

Experience
Previous experience in maintenance or a similar role is advantageous but not essential. HGV training can be provided.

About you
You must be physically fit and prepared to work in a challenging environment daily, including manual handling of large mechanical assets and grounds maintenance. A proactive approach and the ability to work positively and effectively within a team are essential. You should be motivated, show initiative, and have a flexible approach to work. For health and safety reasons, you will be required to be clean-shaven to wear respiratory protective equipment (RPE) correctly.

Qualifications
A full UK Driving Licence is required.