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 whilst carrying out basic mechanical maintenance and fault‑finding. The work involves confined space access and working in some of London’s most challenging subterranean areas.
What you’ll be doing as a Trunk Sewer Technician
- 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.
- Please note that for this role it will be mandatory to work in confined spaces, at heights, and lift heavy loads; training will be provided.
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; with opportunity to be included on the standby rota, for which you will also receive an additional payment.
What you should bring to the role
- You must be physically fit and prepared to work in a challenging environment daily, as you will complete manual handling activities to operate large mechanical assets and perform grounds maintenance.
- Have a proactive approach to your work and demonstrate that you can work positively and effectively within a team environment.
- You will need to be a keen and motivated team member, able to demonstrate initiative and a flexible approach to work.
- For health and safety reasons, you will be required to be clean‑shaven to wear respiratory protective equipment (RPE) correctly.
Additional skills and experiences
- Previous experience in maintenance or a similar role would be advantageous.
- A valid UK driving licence is ideal but not essential; HGV training can be provided.
What’s in it for you?
- Offering a starting salary of £29,349 per annum.
- Annual Leave – 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
- Pension: Maximum of 12% = 2x employee contribution.
- Performance Related Pay Plan (PRPP): Max (of salary) = 6%. On Target (of salary) = 3%.
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution – Maximum of 12% – 2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well‑being.
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.
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