Electrical Engineering Degree Level 6 Apprentice - Hampton, Greater London, TW12 2ES
Contract: PermanentSalary: 23,500
Ready to kick-start your future in engineering?Join us as an Electrical Engineering Apprentice to gain hands-on experience with the UKs largest water and wastewater provider. Work alongside our skilled engineers in electrical design while earning a Level 6 qualification in Engineering.
What youll 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.
Whereyoullwork:Location:Hampton TW12 2ES
Hours:36-hour week over four working days plus one training day
Start date:September 2026
Training and qualification:Youllstudy with Newbury University, one of the UKs 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 Engineering
Duration:Permanent contract with a48 monthstructured programme
What you should bring to the role:- 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 9-4 / A-C)
- 3 ALevels (grades AC / 94), including a technical or engineering subject
- Travel required to Thames Water sites
- Good timemanagement and communication skills
- Able to work well in a team and independently
Whatsin it for you?- Excellentsalary: 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 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 familys health and wellbeing, and your finances from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shoppingvouchersand life assurance.
Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)
Who are we?Were the UKs 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. Its a big job and weve 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 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, youll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
If youre looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of peoples lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, well 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.
Were 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 thats extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, were here to help and support.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, youll 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. Its 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.