Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. We deliver essential infrastructure services for life, prioritizing safety, client and customer satisfaction, in a friendly, fun, and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
Start date: September 2025
Where will you be working?
We help our clients safeguard water supply, improve environmental performance, and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. We are problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure.
This role will be within our water and wastewater infrastructure project delivery team.
Our team aims to keep water networks resilient for the long-term while protecting the environment.
This role will be based at our Thames Water Infrastructure Programme depot in White Waltham, London.
Want to be a part of it?
What will you be doing?
This 18-month programme will develop your practical, technical, and soft skills, with Health & Safety at the core. Upon successful completion, you will gain a Water Network Operative Level 2 qualification and a permanent career with M Group Water.
1. You’ll learn to undertake Repair and Maintenance (R&M) tasks on the existing water network.
2. We’ll teach you to install water services and ancillary structures, preparing for and installing water mains or services using various jointing techniques.
3. You’ll learn to interpret utility plans and follow safety procedures.
4. You’ll need to work to deadlines and ensure tasks are completed within the programme.
5. We’ll show you how to understand and complete method statements and risk assessments.
6. We’ll teach you to identify key risks and hazards and report near misses in line with safety policies.
7. Safety is our license to operate! You’ll champion health and safety standards to ensure a safe working environment.
You’ll undergo block release training at 3t Training Services in Urmston, Manchester. Here, you will acquire the knowledge, skills, and competence to work effectively in the water industry. The rest of your time will be spent on-site under supervision and undertaking additional technical training.
What you’ll bring
* Be at least 18 years old at the start of the apprenticeship.
* Valid driving license.
* Right to work in the UK.
* Achieved grade A-D in English and Maths or willing to undertake Functional Skills (equivalent to GCSEs).
* Ability to travel daily to your depot or work site, potentially at unsocial hours.
* Willingness to travel and stay away from home for training.
* Interest and enthusiasm for outdoor work.
* Manual dexterity with hand tools.
* Good physical fitness to handle manual tasks safely.
* Effective communication skills.
* Keen to learn and develop.
* Passionate about the industry.
* Hardworking and reliable, with excellent attendance and punctuality.
* Ability to use initiative.
* ‘Can do’ attitude.
What’s in it for you?
We offer benefits to support your life in and out of work, including:
* Matched or contributory pension scheme.
* 24/7 online GP service.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Access to retail discounts via My Rewards portal.
* Life assurance.
* Cycle to work, salary finance, and give as you earn schemes.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
* Reward and recognition scheme.
Additional benefits include:
* 21 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days with service.
* Health Care Cash Plan for medical expenses.
* Referral rewards for introducing new employees.
* Standby, overtime, and call-out pay.
* Personal accident coverage.
About us
We aim to be an employer of choice, attracting diverse talent. We support and recruit army veterans and foster an inclusive environment through our ENABLE networks. Our values—responsible, open, together, ambitious—guide our culture and work ethic. We invest in industry-recognized training and development for all career stages. Join us during this exciting time at M Group.
Please note: Job adverts may close early. Successful candidates may undergo background checks and drug testing.
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