Repair & Maintenance Operative - Datchet, United Kingdom - Thames Water Utilites

Thames Water Utilites
Thames Water Utilites
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Datchet, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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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.

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 underground water network - pipes and ancillary fittings.

At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to daily life, and that means our business is always open.


What you will be doing


We will be recruiting
Repair & Maintenance (R&M) Technicians and Operatives across the
Thames Valley to work 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 hours per 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 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
    experience or training in repair and maintenance in the water or other utility industry is essential:
  • Be competent with using a computer and other IT equipment
  • Use your initiative and problemsolve where repairs are required
  • Have strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical messages in a simple way
  • Have a cando, positive, rightfirsttime 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 selfmotivated and confident in completing tasks to the best of your ability

Ideally, you will have all or some of the following qualifications and certifications:

  • Street works (NRSWA)/SSSTS qualification
- (Cat & Genny training) Service Avoidance L
  • 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/trenchtimbering training
  • Abrasive wheels
  • First aid qualified

What's in it for you?

Provision of all PPE plus the opportunity to earn shift allowance and overtime payments.


Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well-being.

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, flexible working arrangements a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well-being.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

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 customers on the frontline as a Thames Water 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.

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