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.
What will this role involve?
The purpose of this role is to perform a range of assigned front-line maintenance/operational activities on our sewage treatment works in Esher Surrey. This will include planned and preventative maintenance of sewage pumping stations to support the operation of our assets.
The role may also require you to take part in a 1 week in every 6 weeks out of an hour's emergency standby rota, for which you receive additional payments.
On a day-to-day basis, you will receive your “workload” and will also be answering to emergency alarms. You will be working as part of a team but may also be alone which highlights the importance of our high health and safety standards.
What makes this role unique?
Our technicians and engineers are a vital component of what Thames Water does. Our technicians are key figures on any site and often in the eye of the public. You will help with the day-to-day operation of our sewage treatment works. You will be a team player and be able to think on your feet and problem-solve. Those with a can-do attitude and who can work efficiently are paramount to what we require to enable us to provide exceptional service to our customers.
What skills are we looking for?
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ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, or C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering
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A valid driving license is essential
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Having previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, with an 18th Edition qualification beneficial
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Knowledge and awareness of health and safety issues are crucial
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Be a time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems ideally working in a “true multi-skilled” capacity
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Be a self-motivated individual
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Take Ownership of responding quickly to faults, being curious to fully comprehend the problem, and identifying the best solution to resolve it the first time
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Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to interact with the team
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Deliver exceptional service through a passionate and positive approach, taking accountability for your role while working accurately and flexibly within a busy team
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Be a team player – We are one team, and our end goals are the same
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Proactive – take the lead on recommendations and improvements around the site and convey them effectively
Our motivated 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 and flexible working arrangements.
We’re also proud to embrace and promote diversity and believe that creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve will help us to thrive. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
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 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.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is so we can manage all the applications properly and give candidates a positive experience. Once closed, we can’t consider any further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.