Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Level 3 Apprentice. Education & Training

Ready to kick-start your engineering career? 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.

• 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.

• Location: Pumping Thames Valley (South) – London Road, Newbury, SPS RG14 2AD
• Hours: 38 hours a week across four working days plus one off‑the‑job training day; need to be at base location before 7:30 am each day.
• Start date: September 2026
• Training and qualification: You’ll 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.

• GCSE Maths and English (grades 9‑4 / A‑C)
• Good time‑management and organisational skills.
• Able to work well in a team and independently.

• Excellent 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 linked to company performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to a range of benefits to support health, wellbeing, and finances – including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

We are 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. It is a big job and we need passionate, skilled people committed to making a difference.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day brings new challenges. As part of our family, you will enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and excellent benefits. If you are looking for a sustainable and successful career that makes a daily difference to millions of people’s lives, we will support you every step of the way.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Join the Thames Water family.

We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need adjustments – extra time, accessible formats, or anything else – let us know. We are committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work.

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.