Engineering Degree ICA L6 Apprentice

Job Overview

Ready to kick‑start your future in engineering? Join as an Instrumentation, Control & Automation (ICA) Engineering Apprentice and gain hands‑on experience supporting the UK’s largest water and wastewater provider. Work with skilled engineers to develop advanced skills in electrical engineering, control systems, and automation, while earning a Level 6 Control Systems BEng Applied Professional Engineering qualification.

• Design, maintain, and optimise ICA systems, including sensors, actuators, and control loops for water and wastewater treatment
• Work on electrical installations, fault diagnosis, and maintenance of control panels, PLCs, and SCADA systems
• Use advanced control technologies to monitor plant performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements
• Contribute to engineering projects, including upgrades and new installations, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards
• Learn to integrate smart technologies and automation solutions to improve operational efficiency
• Apply Thames Water’s safety protocols and champion best practices in electrical and ICA work

Location:

Clearwater Court, Reading RG1 8DB – Hybrid

Hours:

36‑hour week over four working days plus one training day

Start date:

September 2026

Training:
You’ll study with Warwick University, a leading UK engineering training provider, through a mix of 2.5‑day block‑release sessions and online learning across each 12‑week semester.

Qualification achieved:
Level 6 Apprenticeship Standard in Control Systems – BEng Applied Professional Engineering

Duration:
Permanent contract with a 48‑54 month structured programme

• 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English (grade 9‑4 / A‑C)
• 112 UCAS points, including A‑Level Maths with a minimum grade B
• Travel required across Thames Water sites
• Good time management and communication skills
• Able to work well in a team and independently

• Excellence salary: £23,500 annum
• Annual leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the 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 a range of benefits to support health, wellbeing, and finances – annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us each day to supply water for their taps and toilets.

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.

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.