Water Techs, Specialists and Team Leaders - Register your interest

Location: Thames Valley region
Hours: 36/38 hrs, shifts, Standby
Roles Available:

• Technicians
• Technical Specialists
• Team Leaders

Over the coming months, we’re looking for passionate people—from both skilled and unskilled backgrounds—to join our Water Networks teams across the Thames Valley region. We’re expanding our Water Networks teams and looking for people who want to help keep water flowing for millions of customers. Leakage reduction is one of our biggest priorities—every litre saved helps protect our environment and ensures a reliable supply for our communities. Whether you’re skilled or new to the industry, you’ll play a vital role in reducing leakage, improving network performance, and ensuring our assets are safe and reliable. You’ll work with colleagues and partners, use technology and data to solve problems, validate information, and make a real difference every day.

What you'll be doing:

• Detect and repair leaks using advanced tools and technology
• Monitor network performance and validate data to target leakage effectively
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver solutions
• Help keep our assets safe, reliable, and performing
• Reduce disruption for customers and communities

What you should bring:

• A calm approach under pressure and pride in solving problems
• Clear communication skills and a willingness to learn
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working with data
• Experience in the water industry is welcome but not essential

What's in it for you:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including pension and annual leave
• PPE and tools provided
• Structured training and development
• Opportunities for career progression

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

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.

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 and meet colleagues.

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.