Engineering Degree Mechanical L6 Apprentice in Reading
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Job Description
Ready to kick-start your future in engineering?\n\nJoin us as a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice and play a key role in supporting the UK’s largest water and wastewater provider. You’ll gain hands-on experience with our Major Projects and Planning team while working towards a Level 6 HNC/HND and BSc or BEng (Hons) in Engineering.\n \nWhat you’ll be doing as a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice \n\nDefine and capture the technical requirements for Project Definition Briefs. \nEnsure engineering activities meet regulatory compliance for mechanical assets. \nDevelop an understanding of safety, environmental, sustainability, and security standards related to product, component, and system design, development, and modification. \nLearn and apply quality management and assurance processes. \nGain experience using Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) packages. Where you’ll work: \n\nLocation: Clearwater Court, Reading - Hybrid\n\nHours: 36-hour week over four working days plus one training day \n\nStart date: September 2026 \n\nTraining and qualification: You’ll study with Newbury University College, one of the UK’s leading engineering training providers. Your training includes attending taught sessions at the Newbury campus one day per week\n\nQualification achieved: Level 6 Apprenticeship Standard in Product Design Development in Engineering- HNC/HND & BSc (Hons) or BEng (Hons) in Engineering \n\nDuration: Permanent contract with a 48 month structured programme \n \nWhat you should bring to the role \n\n5 GCSE’s including Maths and English (grade 9-4 / A-C) \n3 A-Levels grade C or above including technology or engineering subject \nTravel required to Thames Water sites \nGood time management and communication skills \nAble to work well in a team and independently What’s in it for you? \n\nExcellent salary: £23,500 annum \nAnnual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) \nPerformance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets \nGenerous Pension Scheme through AON \nAccess 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 \n\nWho are we? \n\nWe’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. \nLearn more about our purpose and values \n\nWorking at Thames Water \n\nThames 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. \n\nIf 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 , we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. \nTogether, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. \nReal purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. \n\nWe’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. \n\nWhen 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. \n\nDisclaimer: 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
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