Supply Interruptions (SI) Coordinator – Thames Water
Location: Base location will be flexible across the Thames Valley & Home Counties area.
This role involves travel across your region, so a full UK Driving licence is required, and company van is provided.
Working Hours: First 6 months on standard day shifts after 6 months you will go ontoshift work (12-hour shifts: 9am–9pm & 9pm–9am; working 14 days out of 42 on a rolling 6-week pattern)
As an SI Coordinator, you’ll be at the forefront of Thames Water’s response to Supply Interruption incidents.
You’ll take ownership of restoring or maintaining customer water supply during emergency bursts or large-scale planned repairs, working closely with both field and control teams to ensure the best possible outcomes for customers. Your role is vital in reducing the duration and impact of supply interruptions.
What you'll be doing as a Supply Interruptions Coordinator
1. Support on-site response during burst mains and high-impact repairs to restore or maintain the customer water supply.
2. Operate valves, hydrants, and deploy mobile equipment to manage flow and pressure.
3. Work closely with field teams and the Network Management Centre to coordinate real-time restoration efforts.
4. Plan and manage tankering and infusion operations to reduce supply disruption.
5. Make quick, informed decisions to minimise customer impact and improve incident response.
6. Capture accurate site data and support incident reviews to drive continuous improvement.
7. Carry out proactive maintenance and asset checks when not responding to incidents, improving network resilience.
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:
8. This role would suit someone with a background in working in public facing incident resolutions.
9. You may have a military, paramedic/emergency response or police background.
10. You will have the ability to remain calm under pressure in high-paced, time-sensitive environments.
11. Confident in leading and coordinating across multiple teams.
12. Ability to communicate to our customers in a constructive and positive way.
13. Comfortable using mobile IT devices for reporting and updates.
14. Flexible to work a rotating shift pattern, including nights and weekends.
15. Full UK driving licence.
What’s in it for you!?
16. Offering a salary between £33,000 & £43,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
17. Company van and a fuel card (company use only), PPE and tools are provided.
18. GymPass is a free fitness plan and access to several well-being apps for you and up to three family members, as well as discounted plans nationwide.
19. WeCare, a variety of health and well-being services for you and your family, including up to 10 specialist counselling sessions, 24/7 access to a virtual GP, get-fit programmes and access to a nutritionist.
20. Benefits on Tap, access to discounts, cashback and instant vouchers.
21. Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
22. Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
23. Ongoing performance development reviews to help you be your best and identify growth opportunities.
24. Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
25. Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.