Recognition and rewards for doing a great job and achieving great results 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT) 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty 60% off a generous (optional) working wardrobe allowance to buy clothes to wear for work (minimum 6 week contract) Early VIP access to sale stock Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform  Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops Sharesave scheme Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services Life assurance You can register for a discounted health plan for you and your family Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing Apprenticeship - Earn, learn and gain a qualification (England stores only) Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 429 8726 / 0044 116 429 8726 (line opening times are Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm; Friday 9am - 4.45pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm & Sunday 9am - 4pm. Excludes bank holidays). Read Less

We have a current opportunity for a AWE - SAP TRAINERS on a permanent basis. The position will be based in London. For further information about this position please apply. Reference
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What you’ll be doing as a Finance Manager – Capital Delivery Responsible for leading a team to partner with the financial performance outcomes of our Capital Programme - supporting the Delivery teams through the implementation of high-quality insight and KPIs, review and challenge. Provide the high-quality financial information that the business requires to operate effectively and efficiently, including leading and lagging levers, cost drivers, trend analysis, the so what and recommendations to assist decision making. Support in specific aspects of the financial reporting cycle with a critical evaluation lens applied. Develop relationships with other teams across the Organisation, with a real focus on cross learning and challenging the teams through continuous improvement. Review capital investment papers as required by the business, ensuring needs are clearly articulated and internal governance requirements are met. As a key financial liaison, partner with the various departments across Finance and the business to deliver end-to-end process efficiencies and improved financial awareness Set up the team to support validation and reporting of the business efficiency initiatives, ensuring that the predicted benefits are cashable and correctly estimated. Proactively identify target opportunity areas for further efficiency, working with business stakeholders as well as the capital efficiency team within the PMO. Respond to ad hoc requests for analytics to provide support to stakeholders for cost visibility, regulatory matters, deep-dive investigations into financial performance, etc. Support proactive identification and resolution of technical accounting matters relating to the capital delivery areas. The manager will also provide support and guidance as needed for audit deliverables. Hybrid – Reading 36 hours a week. What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is: Accounting qualification. (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) Extensive financial and analytical experience. Good understanding of accounting best practices and technical requirements Strong Excel skillset and analytical abilities required; solid modelling and/or database skills are preferable. Excellent knowledge of providing financial insight, preparing annual plans, and forecasts Collaborative work style, good relationship-building capabilities. Highly effective communication skills (listening and presenting ideas) Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring: Experience in large/complex organisations. (including matrix ways of working) Experience in leading a team. Experience in similar organisations with finance teams responsible for managing and operating large capex programmes. Business partnering, accounting experience of working with senior managers/directors. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary up to £80,000 per annum, depending on experience. Annual Leave- 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays) Car Allowance. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Private Medical Health Care. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Read Less

Service Technician (Pumps/Sprinklers)

£35,000 - £40,000 + Door-to-Door + Overtime + Training + Progression + Healthcare + Excellent Company Benefits

Located: Reading, London, Slough, Basingstoke, Camberley, Aldershot, Woking, Guildford

Are you a Service Technician with experience working on Mechanical Pumps or Fire Sprinkler systems, and are looking for a mobile role offering door-to-door pay and plenty of opportunities to boost your earnings?

This is an excellent opportunity to progress on the servicing side of Fire Protection systems, working for a company that is known for investing heavily in its employees through continuous career development and training opportunities.

This well-established company have cemented itself as the go-to supplier for companies all over the world, specialising in the manufacturing, installation, and servicing of Fire Protection systems. Due to their ongoing success, they are now looking to add to their specialist team of engineers.

In this role, you will be responsible for testing and servicing Fire Sprinkler systems at various client sites across the south of the UK, ensuring that all equipment operates correctly. You will be following the investigation reports and ensuring all work meets the compliance requirements.

The role would suit a Service Technician with experience working on Mechanical Pumps or Fire Sprinkler systems, who is looking to maximise their earnings within a company offering great training and long-term progression.

The Role:Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Sprinkler SystemsField-based role + Monday - FridayDoor-to-door pay + OvertimeTraining, Progression & Company BenefitsCompany Vehicle
The Person:Service TechnicianExperience with Mechanical Pumps or Fire SprinklersFull Clean UK Driver's License Read Less

6 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT 
As a Learning Designer, you will design and deliver innovative approaches to learning, ensuring solutions meet the needs our learners, and respond to business priorities. This will include being part of the overall design and creative concept, together with scripting and storyboarding of the digital learning components, enabling our levels of accessibility, and functionality testing.

You will use your existing skills to develop and deliver digital learning solutions including the utilisation of visual and audio recording equipment, Articulate Storyline and Adobe Creative Cloud to creating impactful and engaging content. You will also be responsible for maintaining our quality of learning and commitment to accessibility, to create an inclusive learning culture to enable our people to succeed at the point of need.

What you’ll be doing as a Learning Designer
Learning design Be an independent, creative thinker grounded in real world delivery with credible experience of what best in class learning experiences look like for today’s workplace.Write high quality scripts and develop storyboards for the production of digital learning. This could include video, animation or e-learning formats.Act as an authority for learning design, ensuring learning is creative, engaging and effective for all learning styles.Consider ROI of all training interventions and challenge the need for formal training vs alternative methods.Support the transformation of learning to a 70/20/10 model.Ensure all learning solutions delivered have clear learning objectives (using Blooms Taxonomy) and business outcomes.Use a range of technologies and solutions to develop a learning lead culture of self-development and continuous learning and development.Have a strong interest in learning technologies, innovative learning approaches and modern training techniques.Stakeholder management and engagement Work collaboratively as part of a sprint team, together with Learning Consultants and subject matter experts to develop and deliver appropriate learning solutions to meet project needs.Work with other designers and across the learning teams to contribute towards design and learning experience consistency across Thames Water.Have good communication skills to manage the relationship with the project owner and be able to share your solution and ideas clearly.Ensure that company policy, goals and objectives are being adhered to and represented within design of learning.3RD Party relationship Work with subject matter experts to gather and refine the raw content information.Manage relationships with external advisors and providers in an efficient and effective way.Engage across Thames Water to obtain buy in and commitment for the learning solution.Hybrid – Reading / Swindon
36 hours a week

What you should bring to the role
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is: Experience in digital content production, able to storyboard, design and develop engaging trainingProven track record and portfolio of training design using tools including Articulate Storyline 360 and Creative CloudSolution and outcome driven with a strong business perspectiveExcellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracyExcellent interpersonal skills and commitment to customer and end user experienceAbility to manage and meet deadlines with a high level of problem-solving skillsDemonstrate the ability to handle multiple projects with ambitious deadlinesBe teamwork oriented with demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team environmentAdditional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring: Specialist skills in video design and/or graphic design.Experience using audio and visual equipment to create engaging content.Project management knowledge with the ability to structure, plan, control, and coordinate multiple tasks.What’s in it for you? Competitive salary up to £40,000 per annum, depending on experienceAnnual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targetsGenerous Pension Scheme through AONAccess to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.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. Read Less

Better places, thriving communities.
Contract: Permanent 
Type: Part Time 
Hours: 40.5 hours per week (Week1: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 16:30 and Week 2: Monday- Thursday 07:00 - 16:30)
Pay: £12.64 per hour 
Location: Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE), Reading Road, Aldermaston, Berkshire, England, RG7 4PR

We are looking for an experienced Housekeeper to work within the Housekeeper services team to maintain an agreed level of cleanliness in line with the Contract and relevant SLA's, carrying out all daily, weekly, and periodic tasks as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor.  You should be capable of having flexibility to work at several different outlets, ensuring all equipment is kept clean and well maintained in a safe working order, and perform miscellaneous cleaning duties as required. You should understand the designated cleaning area, including all agreed work to be carried out and time allocated to the area.  You should have an eye for detail and have a high awareness of Health and Safety requirements. You should also be prepared to undergo training on all cleaning equipment, materials, and approved chemicals used within the premises.  The ideal candidate will have a basic level of English (reading, writing, and verbal) and be reliable and hardworking with a professional attitude. Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential. A flexible approach is preferable alongside the ability to work to a schedule and part of a team.  Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans. When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices. This gives you the chance to customise your benefits to best suit your lifestyle. You can choose from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and much more! We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10, - giving peace of mind for your dependants. We also offer a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie). We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,! Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at . Read Less

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! 
As Kitchen Team Leader at O'Neill's Reading, you will support the Head Chef in building a kitchen to be proud of. You will be the master of the menu with a passion for serving great food and training great people. Does this sound like you?Join us at O'Neill's. From breakfast to big nights out, our teams are the local legends. The atmosphere is electric, the food hearty, and the Guinness always flowing. So, if you’re up for the craic, we want to hear from you. 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?Flexible shifts to fit around you.A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.Wagestream – a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.Opportunity for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year.Discounts on gym memberships.Team Socials – work hard, play hard!On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS KITCHEN TEAM LEADER YOU’LL…
Train and inspire your Chefs and Kitchen Team to deliver food to be proud of.Be driven to smash targets with your team. Support with food ordering, food preparation and stock control.Have mastered the art of working with a branded menu.Oversee that your team conforms to health and hygiene regulations.Haven't got a CV to hand? Don't worry you don't need a CV to apply
At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome. Read Less

What you’ll be doing as a Finance Manager – Ops Support Drive forward the analytics and insight across our Reporting; supporting decision makers and key stakeholders Set the teams and Business colleagues up for success through actively deploying and managing robust, transparent actionable timetables and planning cycles Strengthen our understanding of cost drivers and maturing our reporting and planning insight to enhance performance management Embed cultural change across data quality, performance insight and management action; attained via clear, transparent and actionable reporting complemented with expert financial counsel and guidance Develop, implement and embed financial rigour, discipline and control; through a culture of continuous improvement and transparent accountability Drive the innovation and associated adoption of new ways of working and system enhancements Support our Transformation Programme and embedding new ways of working Report on overall efficiency across the Operating cost base Partner the wider Finance team and key Business stakeholders; as part of delivering high quality reporting and insight and delivery of Planning outputs Manage the team producing the reporting and insight to help the Business understand cost drivers and improve performance Set the timeline and process for the production of high quality plans; with linkage between cost, risk, schedule and output Continually iterate and mature our reporting environment to ensure that our insight robust and assured Oversee and consolidate at Operational Efficiency Performance Reporting Hybrid – Reading 36 hours a week. What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is: Experience supporting and working into Senior Business Leaders and C-suite Executives Experience working in organisations and industries with significant capital investment and front line Operational focus Extensive post-qualification experience (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Strong data and reporting skills Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring: Understanding of financial processes and standards across Regulated industries Project Management Matrix management experience Significant communications experience: uses financial analysis to facilitate change but brings numbers to life and presents the information in a compelling way; ability to use “emotional” ands “logical” techniques; uses structured methodologies to ensure rigour in evaluating action and investment Experience working in Regulated industries and navigating the environment to maximise performance and value for all stakeholders Proven skill in developing and nurturing team development What’s in it for you? Competitive salary up to £85,000 per annum, depending on experience Annual Leave- 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Car Allowance Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets Generous Pension Scheme through AON Private Medical Health Care Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Read Less

We are looking for a mobile support cleaner to work throughout the Reading area. The successful candidate will be expected to support our Area Manager in delivering a high standard of cleaning, covering holiday and sickness periods where necessary, and completing work to the specified company standard.  Hours of Work: This is a 0 hours contract.  This role will cover our contract cleaning sites as and when needed. Previous experience is essential for this role. Flexability to work when required for this role is essential. Own transport required.  An current Enhanced DBS Certificate would also be an advantage. We can assist with the application process if you do not possess a certificate. Salary: £13.00 per hour. To apply for the role please reply to this advert for the attention of Stella.   Read Less

Overview and Responsibilities HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT Location: Tokers Green, Reading
Salary: £.ph - £.ph (actual annual salary = £, - £, per year) Dependant on experience and qualifications
Contract: Permanent Hours: hours per week, term time onlyStart date: As soon as possibleAurora Rowan SchoolPart of the Aurora Group, Aurora Rowan School in Tokers Green, Reading, Berkshire opened in November 4, supporting young people aged 6 - with a diagnosis of Autism spectrum disorder, moderate to Severe Learning needs and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach.We are a passionate team that put the opportunity to provide the best possible outcomes for our children and young people in their preparation for adult life at the centre of all we do and our decision making. At Aurora Rowan School it is our aim to raise standards by promoting a school ethos which is underpinned by core values. These values support the development of the whole child as an effective and engaged learner within a calm, caring, happy and purposeful atmosphere The support we will provide enables each of our students to engage and progress at their own level within a learning environment designed to help them achieve their full potential as they reach adulthood.We are looking for team members who feel they can demonstrate our values. Staff at Aurora Rowan:Value all the children.Display great patience and listen carefully to children.Focus on and emphasise the positive.Face reality and help pupils to come to terms with difficult issues as they ariseOnly disapprove of poor behaviour, never the child.Try to make time for one another.Are mutually supportive.Speak quietly and avoid shouting.Are valued by the governors and the community.Have a good sense of humour.Communicate with parents to ensure that they appreciate the school’s values and to ensure that there is a common understanding.In order for the school’s purpose to be effective and for the values to be meaningful to the pupils, the staff understand that the basic needs of children are:To feel secure and know clearly what is expected of them.To be valued.To have a balance of activities – active/passive; quiet/talking; communicating/reflective; taught skills/exploratory work.To have help to develop relationships.To develop self-awareness and a knowledge of the world outside of themselves.To have creative experiences, including external exploration and internal reflection.To be fully involved in the process of education.OpportunityWe are currently looking to recruit a Higher Level teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our expanding team and work alongside the Education Team to aid the smooth running of the school. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new venture in a school that will grow with you. You will be a part of a Brand-New School set up. It is an opportunity for you to help shape the provision and develop the school to be the best that it can be.Job SummaryThe purpose of the Higher Level Teaching Assistant is to support the Class teacher with all elements of the day to day running of the class and to teach whole classes, groups and individual lessons in consultation with the Class Teacher on a regular basis across a range of classes.To support and deputise the teacher in their absence in all areas including:Pupil Welfare and SafeguardingSupporting Teaching and LearningPupils Attainment and Progress Monitoring and RecordingSupporting TA’s and prompting career developmentPlease note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of Aurora Rowan School when required, Please see the link below for our full job description:. Skills and Qualifications Qualifications The Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent Level 4 qualification or demonstrate equivalent skill level.GCSE pass above C (or 4 in the new GCSE system) in English and MathsKnowledge and ExperienceRelevant knowledge and experience of pupils with SEN, SLD/ASDUnderstanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection proceduresExperience of managing a range of approaches to behaviour, including managing behaviours that challenge.Experience working within educationExperience of working within a multi-cultural, inclusive settingSkills and BehavioursCommitment to the role, the desire to put the child first and treat them as an individualBe positive and creative in meeting pupils’ needsWork on your own as well as part of a teamWork collaboratively with other staff and professionals with good interpersonal skillsGood numeracy and literacy skillsCompetent ICT skillsBe flexible, adaptable and solution focused.Able to work within the parameters of the physical demands of the job role. Benefits and Additional Information What we OfferBe part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:Life assuranceEnhanced pension scheme Perkbox - offering high street discountsEmployee assistance programmeCar lease schemeFully funded training and qualificationsBike to work schemeFree membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.How to applyReady to make a difference? Apply online by completing our online application form. For more information on this position please contact Liz Read Less

Are you passionate about ensuring the reliability and efficiency of critical infrastructure? Do you thrive on creating strategies that make a real impact? If so, we want you on our team!

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Water Network Maintenance Strategy and Assurance Engineer to join our expert maintenance strategy team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our water network and play a key role in delivering safe, sustainable, and compliant services to millions of customers.

What you’ll be doing as a Water Network Maintenance Strategy and Assurance Engineer Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance strategies for the water network, including preventive and predictive maintenance programs.Develop and manage the knowledge stock of maintenance standards to ensure they are kept up to date and reflect the network maintenance strategy.Continuous development of the serviceability measures used for performance analysis to support maintenance improvements, and assurance of the asset plans.Review of delivery issues through workshops for issues raised through field investigations to update plans where required.Develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure that maintenance activities are assessed for efficiency and in compliance with company standards.Perform regular inspections and audits of maintenance activities to verify compliance with quality requirements, and maintenance strategy.Ensure that work is completed according to specifications, with all necessary documentation completed accurately and promptly.Ensure that maintenance plans (preventive, corrective, and predictive) are in place and followed for assets and systems.What you should bring to the role
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:Degree level qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).Substantial experience in water network maintenance, strategy, standards and/or assurance.Proficiency in maintenance management software, data analysis tools, and GIS systems.Knowledge of key performance indicators (KPIs) used in maintenance, such as Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).Due to the nature of the role, a full and clean UK driving licence is required.This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, based at an office within the Thames Water region. We are flexible on the exact location; however, you will need to travel to various sites approximately three days per week, so adaptability is essential.
The position is full-time, based on a 36-hour work week.
A valid driving licence and access to a car are required for this role.

What’s in it for you? Competitive salary from £55,000 to £65,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.This role comes with £4.5k car allowance26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)Annual Bonus.Private Medical Health CarePerformance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.Generous Pension Scheme through AONAccess to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assuranceFind 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. Read Less

FIXED TERM CONTRACT - 15 MONTHS
This role is a crucial member of our Finance leadership team, supporting our Asset, Operations and Capital Delivery Business – with a real focus on both (1) setting the teams and our Business Partners up for success through robust planning, analytics and reporting processes (2) Using data, to create insight, to drive action; and (3) to help the Business drive performance and maximise value; across a ~£5 billion Operating cost base and £17bn Capital Programme.

What you’ll be doing as a Finance Manager – Ops Support Drive forward the analytics and insight across our Reporting; supporting decision makers and key stakeholdersSet the teams and Business colleagues up for success through actively deploying and managing robust, transparent actionable timetables and planning cyclesStrengthen our understanding of cost drivers and maturing our reporting and planning insight to enhance performance managementEmbed cultural change across data quality, performance insight and management action; attained via clear, transparent and actionable reporting complemented with expert financial counsel and guidanceDevelop, implement and embed financial rigour, discipline and control; through a culture of continuous improvement and transparent accountabilityDrive the innovation and associated adoption of new ways of working and system enhancementsSupport our Transformation Programme and embedding new ways of workingReport on overall efficiency across the Operating cost basePartner the wider Finance team and key Business stakeholders; as part of delivering high quality reporting and insight and delivery of Planning outputsManage the team producing the reporting and insight to help the Business understand cost drivers and improve performanceSet the timeline and process for the production of high quality plans; with linkage between cost, risk, schedule and outputContinually iterate and mature our reporting environment to ensure that our insight robust and assuredOversee and consolidate at Operational Efficiency Performance ReportingHybrid – Reading
36 hours a week.

What you should bring to the role
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is: Experience supporting and working into Senior Business Leaders and C-suite ExecutivesExperience working in organisations and industries with significant capital investment and front line Operational focusExtensive post-qualification experience (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)Strong data and reporting skillsAdditional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring: Understanding of financial processes and standards across Regulated industriesProject ManagementMatrix management experienceSignificant communications experience: uses financial analysis to facilitate change but brings numbers to life and presents the information in a compelling way; ability to use “emotional” ands “logical” techniques; uses structured methodologies to ensure rigour in evaluating action and investmentExperience working in Regulated industries and navigating the environment to maximise performance and value for all stakeholdersProven skill in developing and nurturing team developmentWhat’s in it for you? Competitive salary up to £85,000 per annum, depending on experienceAnnual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)Car AllowancePerformance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targetsGenerous Pension Scheme through AONPrivate Medical Health CareAccess to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.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. Read Less

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
Location: Reading
Reporting To: Project Manager / Contracts Manager
Employment Type: Full-time - Permanent (7:30am -5:30pm Monday-Friday - full time on site)
Salary: Competitive - Based on experience
Clearance: Eligibility to obtain SC clearance is essentialRole Overview We are seeking a proactive and reliable Assistant Project Manager to support the successful delivery of demolition and construction projects. This role involves assisting in all phases of project execution with a strong focus on compliance, safety, and programme delivery. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, sound technical understanding, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Support the day-to-day management of multiple concurrent projects to ensure they are delivered in line with key performance indicators. Assist with the planning and implementation of projects, ensuring adherence to all Health & Safety, CDM, and Environmental regulations. Contribute to the development, review, and assessment of in-house and subcontractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements. Monitor project compliance with company safety, environmental, and quality systems. Assist in managing site teams, ensuring clear communication of roles and responsibilities and alignment with project objectives. Engage professionally with clients and stakeholders, maintaining strong working relationships throughout the project lifecycle. Support the preparation of project documentation including contract records, variation agreements, and final accounts. Contribute to the production of project performance reports and participate in monthly financial and programme reviews. Ensure compliance with all internal commercial and financial procedures. Support overall site delivery in line with stringent programme and budget constraints. Maintain an up-to-date understanding of NEC contract conditions and assist in their application. Key Requirements & Qualifications Previous experience in the demolition or construction sector. Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CCDO Manager card, CSCS card). HNC/HND/Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline (achieved or working towards). Knowledge of SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality) regulations and procedures. Full UK Driving Licence (essential). Strong interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills. Proven ability to work effectively within a heavily regulated and dynamic project environment. Reliable with a strong work ethic and willingness to adapt to project demands. Desirable Skills & Experience Working knowledge of project management software and reporting tools. Experience working under NEC contract frameworks. Experience in both pre-construction planning and on-site delivery. How to Apply:

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Location: Reading, United KingdomIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.2026 Systems Engineering Graduate Start Date: 07 September 2026Salary: £34,000 per annumLocation: ReadingEmployee type: PermanentWorking Schedule: Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday)Are you passionate about engineering? Do you have an inquisitive mind? Do you want to be part of a Graduate Programme that will develop and challenge you? If so, then look no further…What the role has to offerPermanent role from day oneWork on exciting projects within our business unitsReceive mentorship and support from our Engineering Leadership teamAn opportunity in year 3 to rotate into different business units and experience different parts of an engineering lifecycleThis is an exciting engineering graduate programme designed to create the next generation of aspiring engineering experts, specialists and leaders for Thales in the UK. We are looking for people with a passion for engineering and/or design and development combined with an inquisitive mind and an intrinsic interest in people, leadership and success through teamwork. If you are looking for a broad learning experience, Thales offers you extensive development and challenges, and will support you so that you can drive your career progression at the right rate for you.Graduate Programme:This a 3 year programme with the option to rotate, in Year 3, around the country across different business units experiencing different parts of an engineering lifecycle. You will be assigned to a succession of new or existing programmes where you will work with and be supported by other engineers to design and develop engineering solutions to meet the needs of our customers.During your time on the programme you will be under the sponsorship and guidance of the Engineering Leadership team and will follow a structured and detailed learning pathway to fast track your development within your role.Requirements: You will have gained or be on track to achieve a bachelor’s degree in a STEM Subject in one of the following subject areas:Aeronautical or Aerospace EngineeringElectrical and/or Electronic EngineeringInformation TechnologyMathematicsPhysicsSystems EngineeringAI, Machine Learning and CyberneticsAll applicable technical or related degrees will be consideredThis programme is a great opportunity to work in one of the world’s leading engineering organisations and develop a long-term career building engineering solutions together, safer, everywhere.Please note that Graduate Development Programme (GDP) activities take place during the working week but may require the investment of some personal time for travel and follow-up activities. You may have the opportunity to travel to Thales and non-Thales sites throughout the UK when participating in GDP activities.Benefits201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays)Company PensionHealth Care Cash PlanLife InsuranceDiscount PortalPerformance-related pay uplifts80 Hours Volunteering (first two years)Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2026. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 07 September - Friday 11 September 2026.Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Monday 5 January 2026, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2026 with details of next steps.PLEASE NOTE THAT ROLES MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMER OF APPLICATIONS. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY.Recruitment Process: For further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, please visit Thales Future Talent - Connectr.Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, all of our roles are subject to security restrictions. All successful candidates must possess the permanent right to work in the UK, and will be required to go through Government security clearance at BPSS Level and to obtain full Security Clearance (SC) in line with the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) requirements below, prior to starting with us. This role requires you to be a sole British National from birth and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. As part of the vetting process you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, eligibility to work in the UK, time spent abroad over the last 5 years, as well as employment and / or educational history.For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - …Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now! Read Less

Role overview:   As part of the in-store team, you will provide visual support to the store, engaging our customers by creative product placement and utilising the latest fashion trends. You will create window and in-store displays whilst maximising store profitability through enticing visual concepts.  Responsibilities:   Merchandising  Following a weekly visual merchandising brief and applying this in your store.  Attract, engageand motivate customer into making purchases by using the most advanced visual techniques.  Ensure that mannequins, displays, and windows are alternated through the seasons and the events of the retail calendar.  Set up and monitorin-store promotions through the use ofPOS.  Analyse Oracle figures to assistyou in product placement and floor moves.  Training & Development   Provide training and assistwith team development on merchandising and display.  Ensure that weekly development takes place to fill future roles.  Communicate and provide feedback to Town Merchandiser on visual merchandising activity in store.  General  To work in a highly professional manner, leading by example at all times.  Conducting your work in a safe and responsible manner at all times.  Promote a high standard of hygiene, cleanliness, and maintenance in line with company procedures.     Role objectivesand KPI’s:   Strategically place merchandise to maximise visibility and accessibility, ensuring high demand products are prominently displayed.   Develop compelling displays that attract customers, align with brand standards, and highlight key product features and promotions  Collaborate with store colleagues to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained.   Identifytrends & refine merchandising strategies to capitalise on emerging opportunities  Execute promotional campaigns to maximise sales     Skills and Experience:  Visual Merchandising or Retail Experience is Advantageous.  Excellent Time Management Skills.  Strong verbal and written communication skills.  Be creative, imaginative and have a flair for fashion.      Benefits  We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Group the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:   Company discount of 25% off a large number ofproducts in-store and online (JD Sports, Size?,Foot Patrol, Blacks, Millets, GO Outdoors)   Exclusive deals and discounts and offers from retail and hospitality businesses through our online benefits platform (TELUS Health)  Access to counselling services, digital healthand well-being advice through our benefits platform (TELUS Health)  Health cash plans  Wide range of internal development courses to support personal and professional development throughout your career journey with the Group  Access to apprenticeships & accredited qualifications - Earn while you learn and gain nationally recognised qualifications (England Only)   Discounted Gym memberships at JD Gyms   Access to colleague networks, to share lived experiences and support initiatives that drive positive change.  Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to JD Foundation   Employer engagement forums to help influence positive change   Incremental Holiday Allowance    Read Less

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A great opportunity for a Maths Teacher to join one of Reading’s leading independent schools from January 2026 has arisen. This is a full-time, permanent position within a thriving and well-resourced department. Maths Teacher required to work on a full-time basis Prestigious independent school in Reading Excellent Maths Teacher to join a highly successful and collaborative department January 2026 start Suitable for both experienced teachers and ECTs About the RoleThe school is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Maths Teacher to teach across KS3, KS4, and KS5, contributing to the continued success of a dynamic and forward-thinking department. The successful candidate will play an integral role in maintaining the school’s tradition of academic excellence and fostering a love of Mathematics among students.This is an excellent opportunity to work in one of the most respected schools in the region, where pupils are ambitious, behaviour is exemplary, and staff are supported to reach their professional goals.Experience and Qualifications Ability to teach Mathematics across KS3, KS4, and KS5 Enthusiastic, engaging, and reflective classroom practitioner Excellent subject knowledge and passion for Mathematics Recognised teaching qualification with QTS (e.g. PGCE) Legal right to work in the UK School InformationThis outstanding independent day and boarding school in Reading is well known for its academic excellence and vibrant sixth form. With around 1,600 students on roll, it consistently achieves exceptional results well above the national average. In 2024, 82% of pupils achieved grades 9–4 in Mathematics, with outstanding A-Level outcomes and a strong record of students progressing to leading universities, including those in the Russell Group.The school combines tradition with innovation, offering state-of-the-art STEM facilities, modern classrooms, and a supportive teaching environment. The Mathematics Department is one of the school’s flagship faculties, running a wide range of enrichment activities including UKMT Maths Challenges, STEM projects, and problem-solving clubs. Over 82% of students achieved grades 9–4 in Mathematics Strong GCSE and A-Level results year-on-year High levels of pupil engagement and behaviour Exceptional resources, including modern classrooms and dedicated STEM suites Application – Maths TeacherTo be considered for this Maths Teacher position at this leading independent school in Reading, please forward an updated CV as soon as possible. Read Less

Role overview:   Thank you for your interest in joining our team! This is an expression of interest application. Once our seasonal roles go live, we’ll be in touch with a link to formally apply for our Seasonal Store Colleague positions. We are seeking an enthusiastic Sales Assistant to play a vital role in delivering an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. With affluent opportunities for career development, JD Group is the place to be if you are motivated by progression and interested in developing your career.    Responsibilities:   Providing a knowledgeable and seamless customer experience for all customers that enter the store.    Continuously maintainingclean and tidy stock standards on shop floor for customers at all times.    Collaborate with your team members to achieve sales and KPI targets through being knowledgeable on;current trends, in store promotions and continuously evolving store processes.    Drive sales, ensuring that targets are achieved and, where possible, exceeded.  Utilise the in-store devices, offering the customer the whole product range.  Provide alternatives and add on sales at every opportunity.  Replenish stock levels when needed, making sure the full-sizerange is on the shop floor where possible.  Ensure that product is priced correctly.  To deputise for other staff, work within departments, or carry out other duties as required.  Always represent JD Sports in the most professional manner.  Conduct your work in a safe and responsible manner.     Role objectivesand KPI’s:   Provide exceptional service to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.  Actively drive sales to support the store in meeting and exceeding the stores financial goals   Ensure the timelyand accuratereplenishment of stock on the shop floor to maintainoptimalproduct availability  Skills and Experience:  A positive attitude towards a fast-paced, customer focused retail environment.    An ability to enthusiastically look at a challenge as an opportunity to develop yourself; your career and learn new skills.    Confident Interpersonal and communication skills who thrives in social situations through engagement with customers.    Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, based on store needs.     Read Less

Collection & Delivery Driver required in Reading
Salary Negotiable On ExperienceMonday To Friday 3.30pm - Midnight (40 Hour Week)Late Shift AllowanceLocal Collection & Delivery Work Around ReadingPrevious Collection & Delivery Driving Work Experience RequiredAre you an experienced Collection & Delivery Driver seeking a new opportunity in the Reading area?

Our client is looking to recruit a dedicated and professional Collection & Delivery Driver to join their team. This is a fantastic chance to work with a reputable employer offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment!

Benefits for the Collection & Delivery Driver:
Competitive salary up to £28,600 per annum depending on experienceLate shift allowance included30 days annual leave including Bank HolidaysGenerous pension schemeOpportunities for career progression and ongoing trainingJoin a recognised and award-winning automotive employerYour duties as a Collection & Delivery Driver will include:
Safely collecting and delivering customer vehicles promptly and professionallyConducting road tests, brake tests, and supporting workshop activitiesAssisting in maintaining workshop and yard standardsProviding excellent customer service at all timesSupporting team members with additional on-site tasksThe ideal candidate for the role of Collection & Delivery Driver will possess:
Previous experience in a driving role, ideally within the automotive sectorA full UK driving licence with clean driving recordExcellent customer service and communication skillsA proactive approach to work and a team-oriented mindsetGood organisational skills and attention to detailIf this exciting role as a Collection & Delivery Driver sounds like the perfect next step in your career, contact Dee Hogger today to find out more! We are here to support you throughout your application process and help you secure a role with a reputable employer.

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What you’ll be doing as a Design EstimatorWorking closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you'll manage enquiries, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with company processes and regulatory standards. With strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills, you'll play a key role in driving service excellence and continuous improvement across the team.  Produce accurate designs and quotations for new water connections as required, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.  Respond to customer enquiries and collaborate with internal teams to deliver new connections while safeguarding Thames Water assets.  Build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure an outstanding customer experience.  Deliver high-quality, compliant work that aligns with company processes, regulatory standards, and performance targets.  Identify and drive improvements in processes to enhance the overall customer journey.  Ensure full compliance with CDM regulations and all relevant Health & Safety legislation.  Base Location: Hybrid – Based in Reading.  Office days are Monday and Tuesday.  Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday  What you should bring to the role  To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are: Outstanding customer service and communication skills, with the flexibility to adapt to changing customer and business needs and confidently handle both written and verbal complaints.  Strong relationship builder, able to collaborate effectively across teams to deliver exceptional service and resolve issues efficiently.  Highly organised with great attention to detail, ensuring all work is accurate, compliant, and aligned with company policies and procedures.  Quick to learn and adaptable, with the ability to build knowledge of internal systems, processes, and operational requirements.  Problem-solver and team player, comfortable working under pressure and meeting demanding deadlines and performance targets.  Educated to diploma/degree level (or equivalent) in engineering or a STEM discipline, with desirable knowledge of water networks, CDM, and HSE in construction. What’s in it for you?  We’re offering a salary starting from£30,000 per annum. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets 24 days of holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)  Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance  Read Less

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! As Part Time Shift Supervisor at O'Neill's Reading, you’ll give a warm welcome to everyone who visits. With a passion for great service and training great people, you’ll lead a team that keeps our guests coming back for more.Join us at O'Neill's. From breakfast to big nights out, our teams are the local legends. The atmosphere is electric, the food hearty, and the Guinness always flowing. So, if you’re up for the craic, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?Flexible shifts - to fit around you.Love dining out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery or socialising with friends in the city at All Bar One, we’ve got you covered.20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.Wagestream – a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.
Never a dull moment – fun, laughs and lifelong friends!Team Socials – work hard, play hard!On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS SHIFT SUPERVISOR YOU’LL…Be part of the day-to-day running of the site: acting as a host, serving guests and confidently lead your teamBe a shift leaderBe a role model for your teams, helping with their training Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safetyAt M&B, we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome. Read Less

Art Graduate – Learning Support Assistant Reading Art Graduate – Learning Support Assistant – Reading Start Date: January 2026
Pay: £101.40 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:45pm (Monday–Friday, Term Time Only)
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Trial/observation days available Art Graduate – Learning Support Assistant Reading – Education and Training Are you a creative graduate looking to use your artistic skills to make a meaningful difference in a young person’s life?
Do you want a role where your empathy, creativity and communication skills can positively support children with additional needs? We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants on behalf of a specialist education setting in Reading. This role offers hands-on experience supporting children and young people with autism, communication differences, sensory needs and learning disabilities. You will work closely with teachers and therapists, using creativity and patience to help pupils express themselves, develop confidence and build essential life skills. Whether you have experience in support work or are an Art graduate exploring future careers in education, creative therapies or SEND, this role offers a rewarding and structured environment to grow professionally. Art Graduate – Learning Support Assistant Reading – Education and Training Why This Role Is Ideal for Art Graduates This role is perfect for individuals with backgrounds in Art, Fine Art, Illustration, Design, Creative Arts, Psychology, Creative Therapies, or anyone who loves working creatively with young people. It allows you to: Use your creativity to support pupils’ emotional expression, communication and self-confidence. Build valuable experience for careers in Art Therapy, teaching, creative education, youth work or therapeutic services. Work alongside teachers and therapy teams to understand SEN, behaviour and child development. Facilitate creative, sensory or visual activities that help pupils regulate emotions and stay engaged. Develop practical skills in supporting young people with autism, communication needs and learning differences. Build a strong foundation for postgraduate training in Art Therapy or related pathways. This role is an excellent stepping stone for anyone considering creative or therapeutic work with children. What You Will Be Doing Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis throughout the school day Assisting with creative, sensory and structured activities that promote communication and independence Encouraging emotional regulation using calming, visual or artistic approaches Helping with personal care, feeding or mobility needs where required (full training provided) Working collaboratively with teachers and therapists on individual support plans Ensuring pupils are safe, calm and engaged in learning and creative tasks Your creativity and encouragement can make a lasting difference. We Would Love to Hear From You If You Have: A qualification or strong interest in Art, Design, Creative Arts or related fields Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable individuals (paid or voluntary) A genuine passion for helping pupils express themselves and build confidence Patience, resilience and a calm, positive approach Strong communication and teamwork skills A willingness to learn and develop within a school environment School-based experience is not required—your creativity, empathy and willingness to support young people matter most. Training is provided as part of your onboarding. Benefits to YOU: Excellent rates of pay Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance Flexible days and working hours 5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook Exclusive school & trust partnerships Access to our FREE Perks Portal – our version of the Blue Light Card 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and wellbeing hub School Preparation Pack 24/7 support from your personal consultant Access to our Unbottled division delivering lived-experience talks in schools Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency If you are compassionate, creative and eager to support young people through expressive learning, we would love to speak with you. Art Graduate – Learning Support Assistant Reading – Education and Training Read Less

Are you passionate about ensuring the reliability and efficiency of critical infrastructure? Do you thrive on creating strategies that make a real impact? If so, we want you on our team!

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Water Network Maintenance Strategy and Assurance Engineer to join our expert maintenance strategy team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our water network and play a key role in delivering safe, sustainable, and compliant services to millions of customers.

What you’ll be doing as a Water Network Maintenance Strategy and Assurance Engineer Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance strategies for the water network, including preventive and predictive maintenance programs.Develop and manage the knowledge stock of maintenance standards to ensure they are kept up to date and reflect the network maintenance strategy.Continuous development of the serviceability measures used for performance analysis to support maintenance improvements, and assurance of the asset plans.Review of delivery issues through workshops for issues raised through field investigations to update plans where required.Develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure that maintenance activities are assessed for efficiency and in compliance with company standards.Perform regular inspections and audits of maintenance activities to verify compliance with quality requirements, and maintenance strategy.Ensure that work is completed according to specifications, with all necessary documentation completed accurately and promptly.Ensure that maintenance plans (preventive, corrective, and predictive) are in place and followed for assets and systems.What you should bring to the role
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:Degree level qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).Substantial experience in water network maintenance, strategy, standards and/or assurance.Proficiency in maintenance management software, data analysis tools, and GIS systems.Knowledge of key performance indicators (KPIs) used in maintenance, such as Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).Due to the nature of the role, a full and clean UK driving licence is required.This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, based at an office within the Thames Water region. We are flexible on the exact location; however, you will need to travel to various sites approximately three days per week, so adaptability is essential.
The position is full-time, based on a 36-hour work week.
A valid driving licence and access to a car are required for this role.

What’s in it for you? Competitive salary from £55,000 to £65,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.This role comes with £4.5k car allowance26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)Annual Bonus.Private Medical Health CarePerformance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.Generous Pension Scheme through AONAccess to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assuranceFind 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.

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  Role overview:   We are looking for an Enthusiastic Floor Manager ready to step into a junior management role and advance within their management career. As the vital link between management and staff you will have avid collaboration opportunities with senior managers, championing yours and your teams career development.  Responsibilities:   Ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction by driving and maintainingexceptional service standards and promptly and addressing customer needs.  Drive team sales through effective merchandising, stock replenishment & team motivation.   Lead and develop the shopfloor team to ensure high performance, engagementand adherence to store policies and procedures.  Ensure the shopfloor is consistently clean, organised, and visually appealing to enhance the customer shopping experience.  Ensure that stock replenishment is completed regularly.   Provide excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving complaints professionally.  Help manage day-to-day operations, including opening and closing procedures.  Support cash management tasks, such as processing transactions and reconciling tills.  Foster a positive work environment by leading, mentoring, and mentoring and developing store colleagues to enhance their performance and engagement.    Role objectivesand KPI’s:   Contribute to achieving or exceeding the stores monthly sales target.   Drive all additionalKPIs including but not limited to Units, Conversion, ATV, UPT.    Achieve upselling or cross-selling targets.  Maintain a high Net Promotor Score.  Ensure stock accuracy during store Audits.  Ensure all new colleagues complete mandatory training required.   Ensure employee satisfaction stores or engagement survey results meet or exceed company benchmarks.    Skills and Experience:  Previoussupervisory or management experience in a fast-paced Retail/ Customer Facing environment  Passionate about retail & hold a good understanding of the latest trends and our competitors   Previousexperience of coaching and developing individuals   Strong communicationskills   Strong attention to detail & ability to maintainhigh standardson the shop floor  Promote JD Group values to internal and external stakeholders        Benefits  We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Group the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:   Monthly discretionary bonus schemes   Company discount of 25% off a large number ofproducts in-store and online (JD Sports, Size?,Foot Patrol, Blacks, Millets, GO Outdoors)  Exclusive deals and discounts and offers from retail and hospitality businesses through our online benefits platform (TELUS Health)  Access to digital health and well-being services through our benefits platform (TELUS Health)  Health cash plans  Wide range of internal development courses to support personal and professional development throughout your career journey with the Group  Access to apprenticeships & accredited qualifications - Earn while you learn and gain nationally recognised qualifications (England Only)   Discounted Gym memberships at JD Gyms   Access to colleague networks, to share lived experiences and support initiatives that drive positive change.  Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to JD Foundation   Employer engagement forums to help influence positive change   Incremental Holiday Allowance    Read Less

Role Overview In a Nutshell…We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager to join our team within Vistry Thames Valley, at our Reading office. As our Technical Manager, you will take the lead on project managing the technical matters relating to projects within the region.You will demonstrate a pro-active approach to design development, working within a team environment from the project’s inception through to its completion.You will be tasked with the control of the complete design process involving the management of consultants, liaison with the relevant statutory and local authorities and other internal and external stakeholders as necessary. To ensure the designs complies to all necessary legislation, associated standards and Vistry Group specification, policy, and procedures.Your role requires an excellent base level of Health & Safety, Environmental and Technical knowledge, including a good working knowledge of the Highways & Drainage, Building Regulations, NHBC Standards, Planning, and Affordable Housing.We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…Competitive basic salary and annual bonusCompany car, car allowance or travel allowanceSalary sacrifice car scheme available to all employeesUp to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service2 Volunteering days per annumPrivate medical insurance, with employee paid coverEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrificeLife assurance at 4 x your annual salaryShare save and share incentive schemesEmployee rewards portal with many more benefits… Read Less

What you’ll be doing as a Senior Mechanical Engineer Get the proper technical outcomes from the Project Definition Briefs and maximise value by understanding risks and providing mitigation. Input and continuously improve Technical Asset Standards. Provide Design sign-off between Asset Management and Capital Delivery as dictated by the Delivery Stream. Provide Technical assurance during the delivery, commissioning, and handover of Assets. Working Location: Hybrid—Clearwater Court. You will be required on-site and in the office 2-3 days a week. Working hours: 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday. What you should bring to the role Proven experience in LV, MV, and HV systems within utilities (water, energy, power). Engineering HNC or HND / Degree within an Engineering Discipline. Knowledge of developing technical project solutions and Briefs in their specific discipline. Understanding of project delivery in process industries. Knowledge of Health and Safety in the Construction Industry. Understanding of industrial processes in the engineering discipline. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary from £55,000 to £65,000 per annum. Annual Leave -26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays) Access to many benefits to help you take care of your health and your family's health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Read Less

We’re looking for a hands-on, customer-focused individual to join our operational response team as a Customer Incident Responder.

This is a field-based role at the heart of Thames Water’s incident response operations.

You’ll be part of a fast-moving unit that plays a vital role in protecting public health and maintaining customer trust during service disruptions. Whether responding to emergencies or preparing for future incidents, you’ll help ensure our customers stay informed, supported, and supplied with water when they need it most.

Please note this is fixed-term contract.

What you’ll be doing as a Customer Incident ResponderResponding to incidents and supporting customers, including vulnerable groups.Setting up and managing bottled water stations across the Thames Water region.Developing site-specific plans for key locations such as hospitals, schools, and prisons.Supporting customer communication and response efforts during incidents.Driving and maintaining a company van, adhering to all road safety regulations.Leading and supporting on-site teams to ensure safe and coordinated operations.Carrying out proactive, customer-focused tasks when not responding to incidents.Always ensuring compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.Location: This is a field-based role primarily covering the Thames Water region between Reading and Dartford. While your base location may be one of our operational sites, your starting point should be within the Thames Water area.

Working Pattern: This role works on a 16-week shift pattern with rotating shift times between 06:00 and 22:00. There is also a requirement for weekend working on a rotating basis.

We currently have two available positions – one permanent and one fixed-term contract.

What you should bring to the roleFull UK driving licence and a confident driver.Comfortable with manual handling tasks and the physical aspects of the role.Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to stay calm and clear under pressure and during customer-facing situations.Happy to work independently in remote locations, high-pressure environments, and outdoors in all weather conditions.Basic IT skills to confidently use portable devices.A friendly, customer-focused approach with a can-do attitude.Awareness of health, safety, and hygiene standards.Previous experience in customer service or the utilities sector would be a bonus.What’s in it for you?Competitive salary from £26,000 to £31,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)Generous Pension Scheme through AON.Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.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. Read Less

Are you passionate about ensuring the reliability and efficiency of critical infrastructure? Do you thrive on creating strategies that make a real impact? If so, we want you on our team!

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Water Network Maintenance Strategy and Assurance Engineer to join our expert maintenance strategy team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our water network and play a key role in delivering safe, sustainable, and compliant services to millions of customers.

What you’ll be doing as a Water Network Maintenance Strategy and Assurance Engineer Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance strategies for the water network, including preventive and predictive maintenance programs.Develop and manage the knowledge stock of maintenance standards to ensure they are kept up to date and reflect the network maintenance strategy.Continuous development of the serviceability measures used for performance analysis to support maintenance improvements, and assurance of the asset plans.Review of delivery issues through workshops for issues raised through field investigations to update plans where required.Develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure that maintenance activities are assessed for efficiency and in compliance with company standards.Perform regular inspections and audits of maintenance activities to verify compliance with quality requirements, and maintenance strategy.Ensure that work is completed according to specifications, with all necessary documentation completed accurately and promptly.Ensure that maintenance plans (preventive, corrective, and predictive) are in place and followed for assets and systems.What you should bring to the role
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:Degree level qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).Substantial experience in water network maintenance, strategy, standards and/or assurance.Proficiency in maintenance management software, data analysis tools, and GIS systems.Knowledge of key performance indicators (KPIs) used in maintenance, such as Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).Due to the nature of the role, a full and clean UK driving licence is required.This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, based at an office within the Thames Water region. We are flexible on the exact location; however, you will need to travel to various sites approximately three days per week, so adaptability is essential.
The position is full-time, based on a 36-hour work week.
A valid driving licence and access to a car are required for this role.

What’s in it for you? Competitive salary from £55,000 to £65,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.This role comes with £4.5k car allowance26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)Annual Bonus.Private Medical Health CarePerformance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.Generous Pension Scheme through AONAccess to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assuranceFind 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. Read Less

Job Description :Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right to achieve their goals. The Business Consulting team is no exception. Our engagements arise as a result of corporate change, company transactions, distress or regulation changes but have one thing in common; working closely with clients across a range of sizes and sectors to understand unique business challenges and collaboratively find the solution.The Business Consulting team stands out in its commitment to enabling our clients to deliver on their change agenda with expertise across improving business performance; optimising operating models; talent retention, attraction and engagement; unlocking value from technology and digital as well as delivering value from transactions.Our passionate, experienced team come from a variety of different backgrounds including management consultancy, professional services, industry and self-employment. This allows us to bring fresh thinking to client challenges. We focus on value over volume giving our clients exceptional service and the team an unparalleled edge in the market.We’re happy to talk flexible working and will consider reduced hours and other arrangements, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.A look into the roleAs an Assistant Manager within Public Sector Consulting, as part of our Consulting pool of resources, you will:Help us to make a difference to our public sector clients supporting them to deliver modern public services that are sustainable, people-centred, data-driven and digitally enabled.Be part of an exciting client engagement team supporting across our sectors (Local government, Health, Central Government and arms-length bodies) and capabilities (operations design and change, financial transformation and improvement, digital delivery, governance, strategy development, options appraisal, developing business and investment cases, major programme delivery, grant administration and digital, data and insight solutions) developing analytical skills, insights and consulting expertise with each engagementDevelop sector and technical knowledge and apply this in the context of real and complex client scenarios, bringing a unique perspective that is valuedBe pivotal in the delivery of engagements with unparalleled insight into our clients’ challenges, regularly liaising with senior stakeholders within our clientsActively listen to others and ask searching questions that challenges thinking beyond immediate concerns and present innovative solutionsBe asked to identify, suggest and drive practice development initiatives – be that internal business development, external marketing, or the continued improvement of our consulting toolkit – to ensure you are a key part of our growing practiseTake personal responsibility and pride towards high quality of assigned deliverables, whilst demonstrating excellent time management and communication skillsContribute to positive morale, enthusiasm and entrepreneurial culture within the teamDemonstrate understanding of services and capability of Public Sector Consulting and Wider Consulting as well as Grant Thornton in order to effectively support clients outside of your subject areaBuild a strong network of contacts, both within the firm, with partners and across the public sectorKnowing you’re right for us Joining us as an Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is:A professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA). Other professional qualifications will be considered if appropriate.Extensive experience of using Microsoft Office applications, in particular PowerPoint and ExcelExcellent communication and presentation skills, including in a variety of different mediaIt would be great if you have some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box as we will help you develop:Ability to use a framework and methodology-driven approach to identify a root case, propose an appropriate approach in response, and deliver a solutionUnderstanding of and interest in working in the public sectorAbility to carry out robust analysis and interpret the outcomesAbility to follow a framework and methodology set out by the team to identify issues and potential responses and help deliver a solutionAbility to provide commercial and strategic thinking to propose new solutions to clientsAbility to work with and influence senior stakeholders and an ability to show true empathyFlexible and adaptable to changing prioritiesKnowing we’re right for youEmbracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.Beyond the job Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be. Read Less

We’re looking for a hands-on, customer-focused individual to join our operational response team as a Customer Incident Responder.

This is a field-based role at the heart of Thames Water’s incident response operations.

You’ll be part of a fast-moving unit that plays a vital role in protecting public health and maintaining customer trust during service disruptions. Whether responding to emergencies or preparing for future incidents, you’ll help ensure our customers stay informed, supported, and supplied with water when they need it most.

Please note this is fixed-term contract.

What you’ll be doing as a Customer Incident Responder Responding to incidents and supporting customers, including vulnerable groups.Setting up and managing bottled water stations across the Thames Water region.Developing site-specific plans for key locations such as hospitals, schools, and prisons.Supporting customer communication and response efforts during incidents.Driving and maintaining a company van, adhering to all road safety regulations.Leading and supporting on-site teams to ensure safe and coordinated operations.Carrying out proactive, customer-focused tasks when not responding to incidents.Always ensuring compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.Location: This is a field-based role primarily covering the Thames Water region between Reading and Dartford. While your base location may be one of our operational sites, your starting point should be within the Thames Water area.

Working Pattern: This role works on a 16-week shift pattern with rotating shift times between 06:00 and 22:00. There is also a requirement for weekend working on a rotating basis.

We currently have two available positions – one permanent and one fixed-term contract.

What you should bring to the role Full UK driving licence and a confident driver.Comfortable with manual handling tasks and the physical aspects of the role.Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to stay calm and clear under pressure and during customer-facing situations.Happy to work independently in remote locations, high-pressure environments, and outdoors in all weather conditions.Basic IT skills to confidently use portable devices.A friendly, customer-focused approach with a can-do attitude.Awareness of health, safety, and hygiene standards.Previous experience in customer service or the utilities sector would be a bonus.What’s in it for you? Competitive salary from £26,000 to £31,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)Generous Pension Scheme through AON.Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.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. Read Less