Maintenance Co-ordinator

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a career-minded individual to join our team at Thames Water as a Maintenance Coordinator.

You will be responsible for managing all Tideway Tunnel outages for inspection and maintenance. The London Tideway Tunnels have a London wide asset base, reaching from Acton in the west to Abbey Mills and Beckton in the east.

• This role is based at Beckton STW and will involve travel to other sites across London to perform this role.
• 36 hours per week Monday – Friday 07:30-15:30
• Permanent, full time
• We are offering a salary up to £46,000 depending on skills and experience 

What you will be doing as a Maintenance Coordinator?

The Tideway Tunnel is a multi-billion-pound project designed to prevent storm sewage from discharging to the River Thames.  The project is well under construction and will be commissioned in a year’s time. Preparations for the maintenance of the system are underway by the deliverer, and preparations are now also required for the preparation of maintenance by Thames Water.

• The role will require managing all aspects of a system-wide outage.
• Planning and liaison with key parties and stakeholders to provide a coordinated outage.
• Planning enabling works for outages.
• Working with others to develop solutions to optimise any outages.
• Working as part of multi-disciplinary project/ operational teams, in accordance with project or service delivery procedures.
• Reporting outage KPIs and ensure quality standards are met wrt maintenance.
• Liaison with external stakeholders to confirm activities meet permit requirements.
• Act as Maintenance Champion for TWUL on London Tideway Tunnel maintenance.

What should you bring to the role?

• Significant relevant industry experience would be beneficial.
• Ability to lead people from different teams in achieving a combined goal.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Maintenance experience – mechanical/electrical or ICA.
• Minimum ONC/HNC in mechanical/electrical/ICA/engineering.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation.
• You will need to be competent in using IT equipment/systems and be able to interpret complex Excel spreadsheets.
• Able to demonstrate a strong focus on continuous improvement.

What’s in it for you?

• We are offering a salary up to £46,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
• GymPass, a free fitness plan and access to several wellbeing apps for you and up to three family members as well as discounted plans nationwide.
• Cycle to work scheme, always on and up to £3k, save money, get fit and help protect the environment.
• WeCare, a variety of health and wellbeing services for you and your family including up to 10 specialist counselling sessions, 24/7 access to a virtual GP, get fit programmes and access to a nutritionist.
• Benefits on Tap, access to discounts, cashback and instant vouchers.
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
• Ongoing performance development reviews to help you be your best and identify growth opportunities.
• 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) 
• 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 wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, background, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. 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.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around 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 earn some extra money along the way.

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