Instrumentation Control and Automation Level 3 Apprentice

Overview

Join Thames Water as an Instrumentation, Control, and Automation Apprentice. You ll gain hands-on experience managing the technology that monitors and controls our water and wastewater systems. You ll also work towards a Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician qualification, opening the door to a long-term career.

• Learn to carry out planned maintenance, general repairs, and equipment modifications under guidance
• Test, inspect, and troubleshoot systems using condition-based monitoring
• Become fully trained to use Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC s) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems
• Work with the instruments and technology that monitor and manage Thames Water s water and wastewater operations across the network

• Engineering Maintenance Technician - Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Engineering (single discipline), aligned with IMechE and IET standards for Engineering Technician (Eng Tech), GCSE Maths and English (grades 9-4 / A-C)
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Able to work well in a team and independently, Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

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.

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.

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.

• Excellent salary: £22,500 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 benefits to help you take care of your health and wellbeing, and your finances