Instrumentation Control Automation Engineer Apprentice - Rickmansworth
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Rickmansworth (WD3 9SQ)
Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 30 April 2025)
Posted on 16 April 2025
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Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join as one of our ICA Apprentices. You will be learning about new and innovative technologies that will improve the way we work at Thames Water for years to come. This is a great opportunity to learn the skills that are in high demand across the industry and will set you on the path to your future career.
- Wage
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£21,500 a year
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24 days holiday, pension and other benefits. Travel costs are covered for travel to and from college.
- 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
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
As an Instrumentation automation and control (ICA) Apprentice you’ll be helping to control all the instruments and systems we have on our sites. You’ll be working on the technology which monitors and controls all aspects of Thames Water’s water and wastewater processes, and how they’re performing across the network.
During the apprenticeship you’ll become qualified to carry out following activities:
- Planned preventative and general maintenance of equipment
- Modifying and rewiring, testing, and inspecting
- Condition-based monitoring and fault finding within our systems
You will also be fully trained to use Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems to make modifications to our processes to ensure that our sites perform at their very best.
We are offering training, qualifications, real-life experience and the opportunity to "Earn while you learn". 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. 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
Maple Lodge
Rickmansworth
WD3 9SQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
BASINGSTOKE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Your training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Your training plan
- You will complete the Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard – ICA Pathway
- Included in the programme you will also complete the Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Engineering
- We work in partnership with Basingstoke College of Technology
- You will be expected to attend the campus in Basingstoke on a 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
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Drive and motivation
- Well organised
- Dedication to succeed
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
- Full time 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 VAC1000316093.
Apply now
Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 30 April 2025)
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