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 you’ll be doing
This is a fantastic opportunity to be a Clean Water Trainer and embark on the next level of your career. As a Clean Water Trainer you will support the Maintenance Manager where you will both work in unison to successfully manage the drivers training requirements, providing a single point of contact for our operational business.
You will work as part of the Logistic Delivery team which operates a fleet of Potable Water Tankers to support both reactive and planned work. You will be joining a team that carries out the essential delivery of water to our customers. Your role will be to maintain consistently high standards and reliability across the team of drivers and vehicles. The Training role sits within Logistics Delivery operation that supports the business in providing a cost-effective way of delivering water and other logistics solutions through the driving and operating of LGV and HGV vehicles. Your key duties will include:
- Managing driver training plan and being the main point of contact to ensure all driving requirements for training are up to date
- Providing initial training, periodic assessments and relevant refresher training to ensure all drivers to ensure they are aware and adhering to current legislation
- Audits on drivers on site and when on operational jobs
- Health and Safety training to be provided
- Ensure all EUSR cards are up to date
- Ensuring the safe and secure loading and unloading of vehicles, through appropriate training and checks
- Assisting Clean Water team in other areas when needed
Job Details
- £38,000 to £42,500 per annum, depending on skills and experience
- Based at Ashford Common but will be required to attend other sites
- 45 hours per week, Monday-Friday
- Company Van provided
We’re looking for you to
- Prior experience in a similar training role or able to demonstrate strong communication skills and confidence in delivering clear and concise information
- Hold a full valid UK Class 1 or Class 2 licence
- Hold a full valid Driver CPC and Driver Tachograph card
- Have no more than 6 penalty points and no DR or IN convictions on your licence
- Have extensive knowledge of driving and operating tankers
- Demonstrate clear knowledge of Transport law and the Road Traffic Act
- Have working knowledge of Drivers Hours‘ rules and Working Time regulations
- IT skills – Microsoft Office and other bespoke systems
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 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.