Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join as one of our ICA Apprentices. 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 skills that are in high demand across the industry and will set you on the path to your future career.
Wage
£21,500 a year
24 days holiday, pension and other benefits. Travel costs are covered for travel to and from college.
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Start time 7.30am when onsite. Hours will vary when attending training or college. Exact days and shift times to be confirmed.
38 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
3 years
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
As an Instrumentation automation and control (ICA) Apprentice you’ll be helping to control all the instruments and systems we have on our sites. You’ll be working on the technology 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 following activities:
* Planned preventative and general maintenance of equipment
* Modifying and rewiring, testing, and inspecting
* Condition-based monitoring and fault finding within our systems.
You will also be fully trained to use Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems to make modifications to our processes to ensure that our sites perform at their very best.
We are offering training, qualifications, real life experience and the opportunity to "Earn while you learn". This is a real job with real rewards.
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 essential skills that are already in high demand across the industry and will set you on the path to your future career.
Where you’ll work
Swindon STW
Barnfield Road
Rodbourne
Swindon
SN2 2DJ
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
BASINGSTOKE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Your training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
* You will complete the Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard – ICA Pathway
* Included in the programme you will also complete the Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Engineering
We work in partnership with Basingstoke College of Technology. You will be expected to attend the campus in Basingstoke on fortnightly basis with the alternate week being virtual delivery, you may also be expected to attend college on block release, we will support your attendance by paying for your accommodation and travel expenses in line with our business expense policy.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Drive and motivation
* Well organised
* Dedication to succeed
Other requirements
Start time 7.30am when onsite