R&M Technician

We have an exciting opportunity for a Repair & Maintenance (R&M) Technician to join Thames Water permanently.

This position will be responsible for R&M across our South London network, with occasional travel to North London when required.

What you’ll be doing as a R&M Technician

You will be the Leader of a two-person R&M Team. Ensuring that all work undertaken is completed to the correct safety and quality standards.

Base location: South London (Area 5) – You can be based out of Darenth (DA27SR) or Brixton (SW21SB), but will be required to travel for work around the Crystal Palace & Croydon area.

Working pattern: 45 hours a week on a shift pattern, including a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment.

What should you bring to the role?

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:

• Full UK Driving Licence and Street works (NRSWA)/SSSTS qualification required.
• You will have experience or training in repair and maintenance in the water industry.
• You must be able to meet the physical demands of the role with the ability to work outdoors in all weathers.
• Use your initiative and problem-solve where repairs are required.
• Have strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical messages simply.
• Have a can-do, positive attitude, remaining open to new ideas and change.
• Be self-motivated and confident in completing tasks to the best of your ability.

Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring:

• Advantageous if you have an EUSR Water Hygiene card, Service Avoidance L2 and/or a First Aid qualification.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary from £34,300 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Van and Full PPE will be provided.
• Performance Related Pay Plan (PRPP): Max (of salary) = 6%. On target (of salary) = 3%.
• Pension: Maximum of 12% - 2x employee contribution.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

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's water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

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, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, 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. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

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.