Instrumentation Control and Automation Engineering Level 3 Apprentice

Ready to kick-start your engineering career? Join Thames Water as an Instrumentation, Control, and Automation Apprentice. You’ll gain hands-on experience managing the technology that monitors and controls our water and wastewater systems. You’ll also work towards a Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician qualification, opening the door to a long-term career.

What you’ll be doing as an ICA Engineer Apprentice:

• Learn to carry out planned maintenance, general repairs, and equipment modifications under guidance
• Test, inspect, and troubleshoot systems using condition-based monitoring
• Become fully trained to use Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems
• Work with the instruments and technology that monitor and manage Thames Water’s water and wastewater operations across the network

Where you’ll work:

• Location: Hogsmill KT1 3BW
• Hours: 38-hour week over four working days plus one training day, with a 7:30 am 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 (single discipline)
• Duration: Permanent contract with a 36-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 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.

Who are we?

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.

Working at Thames Water:

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? 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.