Apprentice Maintenance Technician - Mechanical (Barston, Solihull) (Level 3) in Hampton in Arden

Apprenticeship Programmes are a great way to earn and learn! Our Apprentice Maintenance Technician- Mechanical Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business. You will be supported every step of the way. Your role will be to gain practical experience in a few teams developing your knowledge and understanding of Severn Trent and the processes. All of this will allow you to further develop your skills so you can communicate data effectively to a wide variety of stakeholders. We welcome all apprentices from diverse backgrounds, as we know diverse minds bring new ideas and a different way of thinking. We are looking for someone who wants to build their career with us and grasp new opportunities, and in return we will support you with varied experiences, training and development to provide a grounding for your future career.

How will the programme work? You will be based at Barston in Solihull, the heart of our patch. Our Mechanical Maintenance Technicians are exceptional problem solvers. They ensure our critical equipment and assets (like pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, actuators and other mechanical components) remain in good working condition and quickly overhaul and repair them when needed to keep our treatment processes working effectively, allowing us to provide essential services to our customers around the clock. You will undertake installation, testing, monitoring, servicing, removal, replacement, maintenance, and repair of a range of mechanical equipment, sometimes complex, as part of planned preventative, condition based and reactive maintenance programmes.

In this exciting programme, you will have the chance to discuss your development and career ambitions in your 1‑1 meetings with business leads, mentors, a study buddy, the cohort leader, and the New Talent Team. As part of this apprenticeship, you will be studying towards a level 3 qualification in Water industry asset maintenance technician.

What you will learn:

• Maintenance practices, processes and procedures covering a range of waste and water treatment systems, plant, and equipment.
• Relevant level of theory and principles that underpin the design and function of mechanical systems and equipment.
• How to install and connect a range of electro‑mechanical equipment and components along with other associated equipment used throughout water and wastewater treatment processes.
• How to perform tasks such as aligning, levelling and setting up equipment and components, as well as maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Skills in the use of hand and power tools and how to use micrometers, verniers, lasers and other precision measurement tools.
• How to interpret engineering drawings, schematics and manuals to install, position or re‑locate mechanical equipment, pipework and other associated components.

Whilst on the apprenticeship programme, you will be buddied with a technical mentor whilst you develop your skills and knowledge. At the end of the programme, you will be working as part of the site maintenance team and will have your own workload to manage and deliver which may require you to work on your own. We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long‑term.

What we are looking for:

• A 'can do' attitude – willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions and who takes pride in their work.
• A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast‑paced working environment.
• Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head‑first into problem solving.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams.
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences.
• Ability to travel freely across our patch to visit different sites and travel to meetings and training days.
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions to serve our customers and protect the environment.

Entry Criteria: This apprenticeship standard is at Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A‑Level qualifications). If you do not already have GCSEs in English and Maths, you will need to take functional skills as part of the apprenticeship, which is an alternative to GCSEs and achieve a Level 2. You will need to achieve this prior to completion of your apprenticeship.

Driving Requirements: You must have a full UK driving licence along with access to your own vehicle upon completion of your apprenticeship. In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this programme and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate must be able therefore to demonstrate right to work without Severn Trent sponsorship.

Our Culture: At Severn Trent, we believe everyone deserves more. More care for the environment, more sustainable initiatives, and more support for the communities we serve. That is why we are on a mission to deliver bigger and better things, and we need passionate apprentices like you to help us achieve our goals. Our people and culture are the heart of our success. We are proud to be in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. With nearly 10,000 dedicated colleagues, we are looking for more brilliant people who are eager to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future. Severn Trent we are passionate about our people. We want to make sure that we continue to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve.

Please note, some of our sites are in remote locations and not serviced by public transport. It is your responsibility to ensure you can arrive safely at work for your start time each day, so please consider this before applying.

Working Hours: You will be working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, across a 7am - 3.30pm / 7am - 3pm / 8am - 4pm working pattern.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500, which is subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

As if that isn’t enough, you will receive an annual salary increase whilst you are on programme and you will also get an increase when you move into your first job.