Repair & Maintenance Operative (Labourer)

Pertemps; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job description

We will be recruiting for Repair & Maintenance (R&M) Operatives across the North London area 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.

What you’ll be doing as a Repair & Maintenance Operative (Labourer)

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.

Base Location: Lea Bridge Depot - Walthamstow - E5 9RJ.

What you should bring to the role

• Having experience or training in repair and maintenance in the water or other utility industry is essential.
• Be competent in using a computer and other IT equipment.
• 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 in completing tasks to the best of your ability.

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

• Service Avoidance L2.
• EUSR Water Hygiene.
• Mains & Service Laying Training.
• Manual Handling Training.
• Lorry Loader Training.
• Deep excavation/trench-timbering training.
• Abrasive wheels.
• First aid qualified.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering up to £33,926 per annum basic salary with potential to exceed, but not limited to £38,500 with additional allowances and overtime.
• Provision of all PPE.
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• The wider benefits scheme includes our benefits hub, which is packed with offers and information to save money and support your well-being.

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.

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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, 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.

The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

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.