Repair & Maintenance Operative Labourer

**Who are we?**
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes_,_ keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing.
At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so our business is always open.
We are dedicated to delivering a continuous supply of drinking water to our customers through our infrastructure. The Water Networks Repair and Maintenance teams are responsible for completing repair and maintenance activities on Thames Water's undergroundwater network - pipes and ancillary fittings.
**What you will be doing**
We will be recruiting for Repair & Maintenance (R&M) Technicians and Operatives across the Thames Valley, South London, and North London on a shift pattern of 1 in 4 weekends, 1 in 4 weeks on a late shift, and 1 in 8 weeks on standby on an average of 45 hoursper week. We will also be offering a limited number of positions on a working pattern of Monday to Friday, fixed day shifts, or Monday to Friday, fixed late shifts. Flexibility to undertake overtime during peak demand is essential.
As an R&M Operative, you will be responsible for ensuring that all of the work which you undertake is completed to the correct safety and quality standards as directed by the R&M Technician.
**We’re looking for you to**:

- Have repair & maintenance experience
- Have experience/training in the water industry
- Be competent with IT and be computer literate
- Use your initiative and problem-solve where repairs are required
- Have strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical messages in a simple way
- Have a can-do, positive, right-first-time attitude, remaining open to new ideas and change
- Work well as part of a team but also alone, using your initiative
- You must be able to meet the physical demands of the role with the ability to work outdoors in all weathers
- Be self-motivated and confident at completing tasks to the best of your ability

**Qualifications**:
To succeed in the role, it is expected that you will have:
**Essential**:

- Strong advantage if you are street works qualified (NRSWA)
- (Cat & Genny training) Service Avoidance L2

**Desirable**:

- EUSR Water Hygiene
- Full UK Driving Licence (including parts C1 & E)
- Mains & Service Laying Training
- Manual Handling Training
- Mini Digger / JCB Qualifications
- Lorry Loader Training
- Deep excavation/trench-timbering training
- Abrasive wheels
- First aid qualified

**What’s in it for you?**
Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with length of service and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you moneyand support your wellbeing.
Thames Water is a dynamic, rewarding and diverse place to work, with opportunities around every corner. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy a fulfilling career and flexible working arrangements.
We deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive. This means, when a crisis happens, we all rally round to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customerson 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, meet colleagues and a earn bit of extra money along the way.