Apprentice Maintenance Technician - Electrical

Apprentice Maintenance Technician - Electrical (Belper) LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

At Severn Trent, we believe everyone deserves more. More care for the environment, more sustainable initiatives, and more support for the communities we serve. That's why we're on a mission to deliver bigger and better things, and we need passionate apprentices like you to help us achieve our goals.

Our people and culture are the heart of our success. We're proud to be in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. With nearly 10,000 dedicated colleagues, we're looking for more brilliant people who are eager to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future.

If you're excited to learn, and ready to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

Apprenticeship Programmes are a great way to earn and learn! Our Apprentice Maintenance Technician
- Electrical Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business.

Do you have a basic understanding of the principles of mechanics or enjoy maths, physics and design technology? If you enjoy working with your hands, fixing things around the house, or have a passion for DIY projects, then this programme might be perfect for you!

Our Electrical Maintenance Technicians are exceptional problem solvers. They ensure our critical equipment and assets (like pumps, motors, control panels and instrumentation and other electrical components) remain in good working condition and quickly overhaul and repair them when needed to keep our treatment processes working effectively, allowing us to provide essential services to our customers around the clock.

Working alongside our electrical maintenance team you’ll undertake installation, testing, servicing, removal, replacement, maintenance, and repair of a range of equipment, sometimes complex, as part of planned preventative and reactive maintenance programmes. Furthermore, you will play a crucial part in creating an electricity generating environment, which may use a range of different fuels including gas, wind and other renewable sources. You will be building upon the electrical systems our infrastructure needs to operate, using knowledge of computer systems to repair and recycle equipment.

Every day brings something new in our ever‑evolving environment. We constantly review, update, and introduce new technologies, ensuring you stay adaptable to daily requirements. This dynamic setting offers you the chance to keep your skills sharp and up‑to‑date.

We welcome all apprentices from diverse backgrounds, as we know diverse minds bring new ideas and a different way of thinking. We are looking for someone who wants to build their career with us and grasp new opportunities, and in return we will support you with varied experiences, training and development to provide a grounding for your future career.

You will be based at Belper in Derbyshire, the heart of our patch. Whilst on the apprenticeship programme, you’ll be buddied with a technical mentor whilst you develop your skills and knowledge. At the end of the programme, you’ll be working as part of the maintenance team and will have your own workload to manage and deliver which may require you to work on your own.

In this exciting programme, you will have the chance to discuss your development and career ambitions in your 1-1 meetings with business leads, mentors, a study buddy, the cohort leader, and the New Talent Team.

• Maintenance practices, processes and procedures covering a range of waste and water treatment systems, plant, and equipment.
• Relevant level of theory and principles that underpin the design and function of electrical systems and equipment.
• How to install and connect a range of electrical equipment and components along with other associated equipment used throughout water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Installing and commissioning electrical equipment and instruments used within the water industry.
• Skills in the use of hand and power tools and how to use micrometers, verniers,…