Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Level 3 Apprentice

Crossness - Abbey Wood, South East London - SE2 9AQ

Job title Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Level 3 Apprentice Ref 43756 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Crossness - Abbey Wood, South East London - SE2 9AQ Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Apprentice Hours 38 Salary £22,500 per annum Job grade A Closing date 06/03/2026

Ready to kick-start your engineering career?

Join Thames Water as a Mechanical and Electrical Apprentice, gaining hands on experience with key systems while working towards a Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician qualification.

What you'll be doing as a Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Level 3 Apprentice:

• Learn to maintain and repair plant and equipment, including motors, power supplies, actuators, pumps, valves, gearboxes, and pipework.
• Gain experience in planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance, including responding to breakdowns.
• Develop skills to complete jobs safely and keep accurate work records.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities as part of your training.
• Work alongside experienced engineers, both independently and as part of a team, to build hands on experience.

Where you'll work:

Location: SPS Crossness SE2 9AQ

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

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 (dual discipline)

Duration

Permanent contract with a 48 month structured programme.

What you should bring to the role:

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

What's in it for you?

• Excellentsalary: £22,500 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.