Electrical Engineer Maintenance Level 3 Apprentice
Employer:
Thames Water
Location:
Swindon, South West, SN2 2DJ
Pay:
£22,500 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
Yes
Closing Date:
14/03/2026
About this job
Ready to kick-start your engineering career? Join Thames Water as an Electrical Engineer Apprentice, gaining hands‑on experience diagnosing and fixing electrical issues, learning innovative technologies, and working towards a Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician qualification for a long‑term career.
What you’ll be doing as an Electrical Engineer Apprentice
* Helping to find faults and find ways to fix all our electrical issues we have on our sites.
* Working on electrical equipment which monitors and controls all aspects of Thames Water’s water and wastewater processes, and how they’re performing across the network.
* During the apprenticeship you’ll become qualified to carry out planned preventative and general maintenance of equipment.
* Modifying and rewiring.
* Testing, and inspecting, condition‑based monitoring and fault finding within our systems.
Where you’ll work: Location: Vale West based out of Swindon STW SN2 2DJ Hours: 38‑hour week over four working days plus one training day, with a 7:30am start. Start date: September 2026. Training and qualification: You’ll study with Basingstoke College of Technology, one of the UK’s leading engineering training providers. Training is delivered through on‑campus sessions or block release, with some elements online. Travel and accommodation costs are supported in line with our business expense policy. Qualification achieved: Engineering maintenance technician, Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Engineering (single discipline). Duration: Permanent contract with a 36‑month structured programme.
What you should bring to the role
* GCSE English and Maths (grade 9‑4 / A‑C)
* Good communication and time‑management skills
* Able to work well in a team and independently
What’s in it for you
* Excellent salary: £22,500 annum
* Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
* Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
* Generous Pension Scheme through AON
* 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.
About Thames Water
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.
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.
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.
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