R&M Technician - Walthamstow, Greater London
19 hours ago
Ilford
Contract: PermanentSalary: Offering a salary between £34,300 - £45,000 depending on skills and experience you will get a vanJoin Our Team as a Repair & Maintenance (R&M) Technician at Thames Water We’re recruiting skilled and dedicated Repair & Maintenance (R&M) Technician to join our growing team across the North London . If you're passionate about hands-on work, problem-solving, and making a real difference in your community, this could be the opportunity for you. Location - Lea Bridge Depot - Walthamstow - E5 9RJ Working hours - 45 hours per week What you'll be doing as a Repair & Maintenance (R&M) Technician As an R&M Technician , you will lead a two-person R&M team , ensuring all maintenance and repair tasks are carried out safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll be a key player in keeping vital infrastructure running smoothly. You’ll work on a shift pattern including: • 1 in 4 weekends., • 1 in 4 weeks on a late shift., • Have experience or training in repair and maintenance – ideally within the water industry., • Be comfortable using computers and IT equipment., • Be proactive, solution-focused, and capable of working independently., • Communicate technical issues in a clear and simple way., • Have a positive, “right first time” attitude and be open to change., • Be physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather., • Be confident, motivated, and committed to high standards. Essential Qualifications & Requirements, • Full UK Driving Licence., • EUSR Water Hygiene Card., • Streetworks (NRSWA) or SSSTS qualification., • Level 2 Service Avoidance., • First Aid Qualification. Desirable (but 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. What’s in It for You?, • Offering a salary between £34,300 - £45,000 depending on skills and experience you will get a van, • Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays), • Performance-related pay plan is directly linked to company performance measures and targets., • Generous Pension Scheme through AON., • Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid., • Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay!