Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Level 3 Apprentice - Chingford

Ready to kick-start your engineering career?

Join Thames Water as a Mechanical and Electrical Apprentice, gaining hands‑on experience with key systems while working towards a Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician qualification.

• Learn to maintain and repair plant and equipment, including motors, power supplies, actuators, pumps, valves, gearboxes, and pipework
• Gain experience in planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance, including responding to breakdowns
• Develop skills to complete jobs safely and keep accurate work records
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities as part of your training
• Work alongside experienced engineers, both independently and as part of a team, to build hands‑on experience

Location:

Chingford WTW E4 7PX

Hours:

38‑hour week over four working days plus one training day, with a 7:30am start

Start date:

Sept 2026

Training and qualification:
You’ll train with Basingstoke College of Technology through on‑campus or online sessions, with travel and accommodation covered in line with our travel expense policy.

Qualification achieved:
Engineering Maintenance Technician – Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Engineering (dual discipline)

Duration:
Permanent contract with a 48‑month structured programme

• GCSE Maths and English (grades 9–4 / A–C)
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Able to work well in a team and independently

• 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 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.

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.

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.