Mechanical and Electrical Apprentice
Join Thames Water as a Mechanical and Electrical Apprentice, gaining hands‑on skills with key systems while working towards a Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician qualification.
What you'll be doing as a Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Level 3 Apprentice
* Learn to maintain and repair plant and equipment, including motors, power supplies, actuators, pumps, valves, gearboxes, and pipework.
* Gain knowledge in planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance, including responding to breakdowns.
* Develop skills to complete jobs safely and keep accurate work records.
* Contribute to continuous improvement activities as part of your training.
* Work alongside skilled engineers, both independently and as part of a team, to build hands‑on experience.
Training and qualification
You will train with Basingstoke College of Technology through on‑campus or online sessions, with travel and accommodation covered in line with our travel expense policy.
Qualification achieved: Engineering Maintenance Technician – Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Engineering (dual discipline).
Duration: Permanent contract with a 48‑month structured programme.
What you should bring to the role
* GCSE Maths and English (grades 9‑4 / A‑C).
* Good time management and organisational skills.
* Ability to work well in a team and independently.
* Disability confident.
Benefits
* Salary: £22,500 per 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.
* Health and wellbeing benefits: annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers, 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. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive.
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