Mechanical and Electrical level 3 Engineer

Job title Mechanical and Electrical level 3 Engineer Ref 43778 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Orpington - Kent - BR6 0SQ Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Apprentice Hours 38 Salary £22,500 Job grade A Closing date 06/03/2026

Ready to kick-start your engineering career?

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

What you'll be doing as a Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Level 3 Apprentice:

• Learn to maintain and repair plant and equipment, including motors, power supplies, actuators, pumps, valves, gearboxes, and pipework.
• Gain knowledge 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 skilled engineers, both independently and as part of a team, to build hands on experience.

Where you'll work:

Location: Orpington BR6 0SQ

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

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.

What you should bring to the role:

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

What's in it for you?

• Excellent salary: £22,500 per 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.

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.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

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.