Instrumentation control and automation Engineering Level 3 Apprentice

Overview

Ready to kick-start your engineering career? Join Thames Water as an Instrumentation, Control, and Automation Apprentice. You'll gain hands-on experience managing the technology that monitors and controls our water and wastewater systems. You'll also work towards a Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician qualification, opening the door to a long-term career.

Responsibilities

• Learn to carry out planned maintenance, general repairs, and equipment modifications under guidance
• Test, inspect, and troubleshoot systems using condition-based monitoring
• Become fully trained to use Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems
• Work with the instruments and technology that monitor and manage Thames Water's water and wastewater operations across the network

Location and Schedule

Location: HogsmillKT1 3BW

Hours: 38-hour week over four working days plus one training day, with a 7:30 am start

Start date: Sept 2026

Training and Qualification

You'll train with Basingstoke College of Technology through on-campus or online sessions, with travel and accommodation covered in line with our travel expense policy

Qualification achieved: Engineering Maintenance Technician - Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Engineering (single discipline), aligned with IMechE and IET standards for Engineering Technician (EngTech)

Duration

Permanent contract with a 36-month structured programme

What you should bring to the role

• GCSE Maths and English (grades 9-4 / A-C)
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Able to work well in a team and independently

What's in it for you?

• Excellentsalary: £22,500 annum
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plandirectly linkedto 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, shoppingvouchersand life assurance.

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Find out more aboutourbenefits and perks

Who are we?

We'rethe 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'sa big job, andwe'vegot a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committedto 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 values

Working at Thames Water

Thames 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'llenjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible workingarrangementsand excellent benefits.

Ifyou'relooking 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'llbe here to supportyou 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.

Equal Opportunity

We'recommittedto being a great, diverse, and inclusiveplace to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feelsupportedthroughout therecruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that's extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know,we'rehere tohelp and support.

Crises and Community

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to supportour customers. As part of Team Thames,you'llhave the opportunity to sign up to supportour customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience.It'salsoa great opportunityto 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.