Instrumentation Control Automation Engineer Apprentice (Farmoor)

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.

Role

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.

Training

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.

Full time position.

Apprenticeship Standard
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Training Provider
BASINGSTOKE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Working Week
Start time 7.30am when onsite. Hours will vary when attending training or college Exact days and shift times to be confirmed.
Expected Duration
36 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Sunday, 5th May 2024
Start Date
Monday, 2nd September 2024

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Drive and motivation
  • Well organised
  • Dedication to succeed

Qualifications

  • English GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 (Essential)
  • Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 (Essential)

About the Employer

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km’s of pipes, to keep taps flowing and toilets flushing. At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to daily life, and that means our business is always open.
Company
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Location
Cumnor Road, Farmoor, Oxford, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£20,000.00
Posted
Company
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Location
Cumnor Road, Farmoor, Oxford, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£20,000.00
Posted