Location
Latton GL7 5QF, Cirencester

Hours
38-hour week over four working days plus one training day, starting at 7:30am

Salary
£22,500 per annum

About the Role
Ready to kick-start your engineering career? Join Thames Water as a Mechanical and Electrical Apprentice, gaining hands-on skills with key systems while working towards a Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician qualification. You will learn to maintain and repair plant and equipment including motors, power supplies, actuators, pumps, valves, gearboxes, and pipework. Develop knowledge in planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance, including responding to breakdowns. Build skills to complete jobs safely and keep accurate work records. Contribute to continuous improvement activities as part of your training. Work alongside skilled engineers both independently and as part of a team to build practical experience.

Training and Qualification
You will train with Basingstoke College of Technology through on-campus or online sessions, with travel and accommodation covered according to the company’s travel expense policy. The qualification achieved is the Engineering Maintenance Technician – Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Engineering (dual discipline). This is a permanent contract with a 48-month structured programme.

About Thames Water
We are the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers. We are committed to building a better future for our customers, communities, people, and the planet. Working at Thames Water means being part of a diverse and rewarding environment where you can make a real difference every day. We offer meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and excellent benefits. Join us to help protect the world’s water for future generations and be supported every step of the way.

Experience
No prior experience required; enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are essential.

About you
Good time management and organisational skills. Able to work well both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications
GCSE Maths and English at grades 9–4 / A–C or equivalent.