R&M Technical Specialist

Overview

Deephams - Enfield, North London - N9 0BA, Kentish Town - NW1 8SL, Lea Bridge Depot - Walthamstow - E5 9RJ

Job title: R&M Technical Specialist
Ref: 42052
Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery
Location: Deephams - Enfield, North London - N9 0BA, Kentish Town - NW1 8SL, Lea Bridge Depot - Walthamstow - E5 9RJ
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 45 hours per week

We are currently recruiting Repair & Maintenance Technical Specialists across North London. Your role will work with and coach repair and maintenance teams to deliver for customers in a right-first-time, effective way of working, always keeping a priority focus on health and safety. A limited number of positions offer a Monday to Friday working pattern with fixed day shifts or fixed late shifts. Flexibility to undertake overtime during peak demand is essential.

What you'll be doing as an R&M Technical Specialist

• Support the on-site delivery of repair and maintenance activities within SLA to achieve business and customer outcomes in the most timely, safe and cost-effective way.
• Oversee more complex repairs on-site, for example, deep excavations and provide on-site validation of permits to break ground.
• Provide technical support and expertise to help teams comply with health and safety through all aspects of the repair.
• Mentor and coach less experienced team members to develop their technical skills and ability to operate in a compliant, safe and effective manner.
• Engage with our customers and councils to get work delivered promptly with minimal disruption.
• Work to reduce leakage and the number and length of service interruptions in your area and support our ability to ensure we are always ready to respond.
• Undertake competency assessments of the R&M teams to ensure H&S compliance, and quality of work and to support ongoing skills development.

Base location and working pattern

Base location: Can be based out of Deephams (N90BA), Kentish Town (NW18SL) or Lea Bridge Depot (E59RJ).

Working pattern: 45 hours per week. You would be part of a shift pattern of 1 in 4 weekends, 1 in 4 weeks on a late shift and 1 in 4 weeks on standby for an average of 45 hours per week. You receive an extra payment for this.

What should you bring to the role?

Essential criteria (previous experience in a similar role within the Water Industry; a full UK driving licence; Street works qualification (NRSWA)/SMSTS; Service Avoidance L2; Asbestos and COSHH awareness).

• Previous experience in a similar role within the Water Industry
• A full UK driving licence
• Street works qualification (NRSWA)/SMSTS
• Service Avoidance L2
• Asbestos and COSHH awareness

Additional skills (desirable): Abrasive wheels and manual handling training, Confined Space awareness.

What's in it for you?

• Salary between £41,000 and £51,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Annual Leave: 26 days per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Company Van provided.
• Pension: Maximum of 12% (employer contribution) with 2x employee contribution.
• Performance Related Pay Plan (PRPP): Max of salary = 10%; On Target = 5%.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Benefits for health and wellbeing, finance, including annual health MOTs, access to physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work, vouchers and life assurance.

We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers daily. Thames Water aims to create a better future for customers, communities, people and the planet. Thames Water offers fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. We welcome applications from everyone and provide support throughout the recruitment process to remove barriers to success. In a crisis, joining Team Thames means supporting customers on the frontline through full training.

Disclaimer: Due to high application volumes, the advert may close earlier than the listed date; apply promptly to avoid disappointment.