Electrical Engineering Degree Level 6 Apprentice

Ready to kick-start your future in engineering?Join us as an Electrical Engineering Apprentice to gain hands-on experience with the UK's largest water and wastewater provider. Work alongside our skilled engineers in electrical design while earning a Level 6 qualification in Engineering.What you'll be doing as an Electrical Engineering Apprentice:

• Define and capture the technical requirements for Project Definition Briefs.

• Ensure engineering work meets regulatory compliance for relevant electrical assets.

• Develop a strong understanding of the engineering and environmental aspects of plant design and delivery.

• Contribute to risk identification, investigation, and mitigation efforts.

• Collaborate within the Electrical discipline teams to support Thames Water in achieving its Asset Management Planning (AMP8) goals through 2030 and beyond.

• Learn on the job and through targeted training, with guidance and support from experienced senior engineers.

Where you'll work:Location: Hampton TW12 2ESHours: 36-hour week over four working days plus one training dayStart date: September 2026 Training and qualification: You'll study with Newbury University, one of the UK's leading engineering training providers. Your program includes one day per week on campus, combining hands-on learning with expert-led instruction. Qualification achieved: Level 6 Apprenticeship Standard in Product Design Development in Engineering- HNC/HND & BSc (Hons) or BEng (Hons) in EngineeringDuration: Permanent contract with a 48 month structured programmeWhat you should bring to the role:

• 5 GCSE's including Maths and English (grade 9-4 / A-C)

• 3 A-Levels (grades A-C / 9-4), including a technical or engineering subject

• Travel required to Thames Water sites

• Good time management and communication skills

• Able to work well in a team and independently

What'sin it for you?

• Excellent salary: £23,500 per 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 lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)Who are we?We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It's a big job and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.Learn more about our purpose and valuesWorking at Thames WaterThames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you'll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.If you're looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family.Why choose us? Learn more.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.When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.Disclaimer: 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.