CSL Repair & Maintenance Operatives - Thames Water - PAYE or CIS
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job details
Salary
Self-Employed 2 person Teams £340 to £378/Day basic with opportunity to earn in excess of £378 based on productivity
PAYE Operative - £13.37 to £14.32/hour based on experience with opportunity to earn more based on productivity
PAYE Team Leader - £15.63 to £16.64/hour based on experience with opportunity to earn more based on productivity
Job type
Full-time
Permanent
Job Description
Who are we?
Talboys Utility Services (Oxford) Ltd (TUSO) is an expanding family-run business that prides itself on delivering first class service. Work is undertaken for numerous domestic and commercial clients including Thames Water, The University of Oxford, Sovereign and SOHA housing.
The role
Want to be part of a remarkable team, carrying out wholesome work saving water and helping customers and the environment?
We are looking for Self-Employed or PAYE Customer Side Leakage (CSL) Repair & Maintenance Teams to work on our Thames Water contract across the Thames Valley region fixing leaks on customer service pipes. As a CSL Team you will be a 2 person team, responsible for ensuring all work undertaken is completed to the correct safety and quality standards whilst protecting the environment and providing excellent customer service.
You will be expected to work a standard 9hour day (45hours/week), Monday - Friday. Additional overtime available.
We operate a daily incentive bonus scheme based on productivity.
What are we looking for from you?
- Have experience/training in the water industry or utility service*
- Be competent with IT and be computer literate*
- Use your initiative and problem-solve where repairs are required
- Have strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical messages in a simple way
- Have a can-do, positive, right-first-time attitude, remaining open to new ideas and change
Qualifications:
- Full UK Driving Licence
- EUSR Water Hygiene*
- Street works qualified (NRSWA)*
- Service Avoidance*
- Manual Handling Training*
- Mini Digger / JCB Qualifications*
- Abrasive wheels*
*For operatives, preferable but not essential.
What do you get in return?
We offer a competitive salary for the role, along with a performance-based incentive scheme which can further increase your basic salary. Van, equipment and full PPE provided.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £340.00-£378.00 per day
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Signing bonus
Experience:
- Working as a team leader or mate within a Utilities team: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NRSWA (required)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: TUSO - Field Teams - 300523
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for CSL Repair & Maintenance Operatives - Thames Water - PAYE or CIS roles across Talboys Utility Services (Oxford), (TUSO)'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £43 - £47 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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