Mechanical Engineering Apprentice - Orpington
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Orpington WTW, BR6 0SQ
Closes in 16 days (Monday 24 February)
Posted on 28 January 2025
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Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join Thames Water as one of our Mechanical Apprentices. You’ll be placed on a structured programme gaining the knowledge and skills to be able to join one of our dedicated operational teams at the heart of the business. We are recruiting our engineers for the future!
- Wage
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£21,500 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
24 days holiday, pension and other benefits
- Training course
- Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Start time 7.30am when onsite. Hours will vary when attending training or college.
Exact days and shift times to be confirmed.
38 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 1 September
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
You’ll be placed on a structured programme gaining the knowledge and skills to be able to join one of our dedicated operational teams at the heart of the business. We are recruiting our engineers for the future, and we are offering a great opportunity for anybody looking to start a career within the water industry. This is a real job with real rewards. You will be learning about new and innovative technologies that will improve the way we work at Thames Water for years to come.
During the apprenticeship you will carry out following activities:
- Work on various pumps and associated control gear, 3-phase motors, starters, and controls
- Investigating and diagnosing complex faults and carrying out repairs during incidents
- Investigating plant failures and carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible.
- Planned preventative and general maintenance of equipment
We are offering training, qualifications, real life experience and the opportunity to "Earn while you learn". This is a real job with real rewards. This is a great opportunity to learn the essential skills that are already in high demand across the industry and will set you on the path to your future career.
Where you’ll work
Orpington WTW
BR6 0SQ
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
BASINGSTOKE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Your training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
You will complete the Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard – Mechanical Pathway. Included in the blended learning programme you will also complete the Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Engineering.
We work in partnership with Basingstoke College of Technology who deliver the programme, you will be expected to attend the campus in Basingstoke on fortnightly basis with the alternate week being virtual delivery, you may also be expected to attend college on block release, we will support your attendance by paying for your accommodation and travel expenses in line with our business expense policy.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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
- Team working
- Well organised
- Dedication to succeed
- Logical thinker
Other requirements
Start time 7.30am when onsite
About this company
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive. Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all. But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We must keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?
After this apprenticeship
Permanent position.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BASINGSTOKE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
earlycareers@thameswater.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000298835.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Monday 24 February)
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