Trunk Sewer Technician

Job Summary

Job title: Trunk Sewer Technician (Ref 45352). Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery. Location: Hammersmith (PS), W6 9RS. Contract type: Permanent Full time. Salary: £29,349 per annum. Job grade A. Closing date: 05/06/2026.

About the Role

We are currently hiring for a Trunk Sewer Technician to join our Strategic Pumping & Trunks Operations Team covering North West London.

Day to day, you will be maintaining and operating the sewer network and its associated assets while carrying out basic mechanical maintenance and fault finding. The work involves confined space access in some of London's most challenging subterranean areas.

Day to day Responsibilities

• Complete planned, emergency and defect maintenance of the trunk sewer network.
• Physical maintenance of the sewer network and associated assets, e.g. penstock gates.
• Operation of plant and equipment.
• Cleaning, basic maintenance and fault finding.
• Work in confined spaces, at heights and lift heavy loads (training provided).

Essential Criteria / Qualifications

• Physically fit and prepared to work in a challenging environment daily, including manual handling activities to operate large mechanical assets and perform grounds maintenance.
• Proactive approach, able to work positively and effectively within a team environment.
• Keen and motivated team member, able to demonstrate initiative and a flexible approach to work.
• Requirement to be clean shaven to wear respiratory protective equipment (RPE) correctly.

Additional Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in maintenance or a similar role advantageous.
• Valid UK driving licence ideal but not essential; HGV training can be provided.

Working Hours and Location

Base location: Hammersmith (PS), W6 9RS.

Working hours: 38 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 3:45 pm; with 1 week out of 5 on the night shift from 9:00 pm - 5:30 am; opportunity to be included on the standby rota with additional payment.

Benefits

• Starting salary of £29,349 per annum.
• Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Pension: Maximum of 12% = 2 employee contribution.
• Performance Related Pay Plan (PRPP): maximum of 6% of salary on target.
• Contributory pension - defined contribution, maximum of 12% - 2 employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments - open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, supports well being and savings.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We're committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats or anything else, just let us know. We're here to help and support.

Disclaimer

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.