Electrical Engineer Level 3 Apprentice
| Posting date: | 02 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £21,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | London Arena, London, SE2 9AQ |
| Company: | Thames Water |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59083770 |
Summary
As an Electrical Engineering Apprentice, you’ll be helping to fault find and find ways to fix all our electrical issues we have on our sites. 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 necessary skills that are already in high demand & will set you on the path to your future career.
What you’ll be doing as a Single Skilled Electrical Engineer Apprentice
Through your apprenticeship, you’ll gain hands-on knowledge, grow your abilities, and work closely with knowledgeable staff who will boost your development.
Main Accountabilities / Outputs:
- Helping to find faults and find ways to fix all our electrical issues we have on our sites.
- Working on electrical equipment 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 planned preventative and general maintenance of equipment.
- Modifying and rewiring.
- Testing, and inspecting, condition-based monitoring and fault finding within our systems.
(Please note this is not an Electrical Installation - Electrician Apprenticeship)
Where you will work:
- 1x Crossness.
- 38 hours per week, Mon-Fri - hours to be confirmed - need to be at base location before 7:30am each day.
Training
- Basingstoke College of Technology.
- You will be expected to attend the campus in Basingstoke, you will be expected to attend taught sessions on either day, or block release and some elements could be delivered on-line, we will support your attendance by paying for your accommodation and travel expenses in line with our business expense policy.
- https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st1426-v1-0
- Engineering maintenance technician - single discipline Level 3 standard.
- Included in standard Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Engineering.
- This apprenticeship aligns with Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for Engineering Technician (EngTech) and the The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for Engineering Technician (EngTech).
- Duration 36 months.
What you should bring to the role
- A passion for engineering, an interest in how things work, how to fix problems and make solutions.
- Maths and English GCSE grades 9-4 or A-C or equivalent.
- Driving license isn’t needed for the apprenticeship but will need to be able to drive to offboard into a permanent position after completing apprenticeship.
What’s in it for you?
- Excellent salary: £21,500 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
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 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’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.
What you’ll be doing as a Single Skilled Electrical Engineer Apprentice
Through your apprenticeship, you’ll gain hands-on knowledge, grow your abilities, and work closely with knowledgeable staff who will boost your development.
Main Accountabilities / Outputs:
- Helping to find faults and find ways to fix all our electrical issues we have on our sites.
- Working on electrical equipment 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 planned preventative and general maintenance of equipment.
- Modifying and rewiring.
- Testing, and inspecting, condition-based monitoring and fault finding within our systems.
(Please note this is not an Electrical Installation - Electrician Apprenticeship)
Where you will work:
- 1x Crossness.
- 38 hours per week, Mon-Fri - hours to be confirmed - need to be at base location before 7:30am each day.
Training
- Basingstoke College of Technology.
- You will be expected to attend the campus in Basingstoke, you will be expected to attend taught sessions on either day, or block release and some elements could be delivered on-line, we will support your attendance by paying for your accommodation and travel expenses in line with our business expense policy.
- https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st1426-v1-0
- Engineering maintenance technician - single discipline Level 3 standard.
- Included in standard Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Engineering.
- This apprenticeship aligns with Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for Engineering Technician (EngTech) and the The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for Engineering Technician (EngTech).
- Duration 36 months.
What you should bring to the role
- A passion for engineering, an interest in how things work, how to fix problems and make solutions.
- Maths and English GCSE grades 9-4 or A-C or equivalent.
- Driving license isn’t needed for the apprenticeship but will need to be able to drive to offboard into a permanent position after completing apprenticeship.
What’s in it for you?
- Excellent salary: £21,500 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
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 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’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.
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