Job description
Who are we?
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing. At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so our business is always open
What you’ll be doing as a Support Driver
- Delivering plant, signing & guarding (S&G) and materials from our strategically placed distribution depots to support the field teams that are out on site
- Delivering key communications to our customers advising them of planned and imminent repair works on the Thames Water’s water network in their vicinity
- Monitoring field works during the transition between water network fix and reinstatement back-fill completion to ensure that our guarding on our water infrastructure is compliant to a safe and high standard
- Ensuring delivery schedules are maintained and that the Logistics Co-ordinator is advised of any deviation that could impact service on any outbound or site collection/clearance tasks
- Conduct preloading assessment prior to despatch and loading and use of the correct tie down for the load
Job Details
- £27,000 to £29,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience
- 45 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 07.00 am-17.00 pm
- On-call rota (1 in 4/6 weeks): Monday-Sunday: On-call enhancement, call-out charge and overtime paid
- Company Tipper vehicle provided – Can be taken home or left in the depot
- Based in Kidlington
We’re looking for you to
- Be able to legally drive in the UK and have your own transport or be able to use the company vehicle provided
- Have previous commercial van driving experience
- Have no more than 6 points on your driving licence
- Be able to demonstrate you have a reliable, punctual and flexible attitude and work ethic
- Be comfortable with manual handling up to 25Kgs
What’s in it for you?
Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well-being.
Thames Water is a dynamic, rewarding and diverse place to work, with opportunities around every corner. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy a fulfilling career and flexible working arrangements.
We’re also proud to embrace and promote diversity and believe that creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve will help us to thrive. 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
We deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive. This means, when a crisis happens, we all rally round 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 a earn bit of extra money along the way.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is so we can manage all the applications properly and give candidates a positive experience. Once closed, we can’t consider any further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.