Utilities Engineering Technician Apprenticeship - Thames Water

K10 APPRENTICESHIPS LTD

Thames Valley, OX2 8AD

Closes on Saturday 1 February

Posted on 4 December 2024

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Summary

Engineering Technicians maintain safe and efficient site operations by performing routine checks and installations on systems and equipment. This Thames Water scheme will specialise in mechanical utilities, focusing on the maintenance and diagnostics of mechanical systems, motors, pumps, and components, as well as basic fabrication and welding.

• Annual wage: £28,000 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  You will be on a pay as you earn (PAYE) contract and will earn £13.15 per hour you work.

• Training course: Utilities engineering technician (level 3)
• Hours: Typical Working Week: 40 hours per week, with start times typically between 07:00 and 08:00. This includes 8 hours of paid college time. Days TBC.

  40 hours a week

• Possible start date:

  Friday 7 February

• Duration:

  4 years

• Positions available:

  2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As a Utilities Engineering Technician, typical responsibilities include:

• Conducting inspections, condition monitoring, and reporting to ensure equipment functionality.
• Performing planned, reactive, and predictive maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Diagnosing and rectifying faults on a range of systems, including waste and water systems.
• Complying with relevant industry health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Using workshop machinery and tools for creating, repairing, and modifying components.
• Installing, maintaining, and commissioning equipment and components.
• Carrying out risk assessments and following safe working practices, including isolation procedures.
• Using computer systems and technical specifications to diagnose and maintain equipment.
• Providing information and guidance to contractors, suppliers, and colleagues.

Where you’ll work

Thames Valley

OX2 8AD

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LTD

Your training course

Utilities engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

Key Training/College Information

• Apprentices will complete a Level 3 Utilities Engineering
• Technician Apprenticeship over approximately 48 months, depending on prior qualifications.
• Training will focus on core engineering skills and specialized disciplines as required.
  
  

More training information

Typical Working Week:

• 40 hours per week, with start times typically between 07:00 and 08:00. This includes 8 hours of paid college time.

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

About this company

We are London’s largest construction-specific Apprenticeship Training Agency (ATA). We collaborate with government, local referral organisations, local authorities, developers, contractors, sub-contractors, colleges and more, to deliver apprenticeship programmes specifically designed to upskill residents.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

A Level 3 Utilities Engineering Apprenticeship in construction with Thames Water typically provides a strong foundation in the utilities sector, focusing on maintaining and improving water infrastructure. After completing the apprenticeship, career progression may include roles such as Utilities Engineer, Maintenance Technician, or Project Coordinator. With experience and further qualifications, individuals can advance to senior positions like Project Manager, Utilities Design Engineer, or Operations Manager. The apprenticeship also opens pathways to specialised roles in water treatment, network management, or environmental engineering within the utilities or construction industries.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

K10 APPRENTICESHIPS LTD

Jamie Morin

joinus@k-10.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000290498.

Apply now

Closes on Saturday 1 February

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