Apprentice Maintenance Technician - Electrical (Level 3) in Leicester

At Severn Trent, we believe everyone deserves more. More care for the environment, more sustainable initiatives, and more support for the communities we serve. We are on a mission to deliver bigger and better things, and we need passionate apprentices to help us achieve our goals. Our people and culture are the heart of our success.

Apprenticeship Programmes are a great way to earn and learn. Our Apprentice Maintenance Technician- Electrical Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business.

Do you have a basic understanding of mechanics or an interest in maths, physics and design technology? If you enjoy working with your hands, fixing things around the house, or have a passion for DIY projects, then this programme might be perfect for you!

Our Electrical Maintenance Technicians are problem solvers. They ensure our critical equipment and assets (like pumps, motors, control panels and instrumentation and other electrical components) remain in good working condition and are quickly overhauled and repaired to keep our treatment processes working effectively, allowing us to provide essential services to our customers around the clock.

Working alongside our electrical maintenance team you’ll undertake installation, testing, servicing, removal, replacement, maintenance, and repair of a range of equipment as part of planned preventative and reactive maintenance programmes. You will play a crucial part in creating an electricity generating environment, which may use fuels including gas, wind and other renewable sources. You will be building upon the electrical systems our infrastructure needs to operate, using knowledge of computer systems to repair and recycle equipment.

Every day brings something new in our evolving environment. We constantly review and introduce new technologies, ensuring you stay adaptable to daily requirements. This dynamic setting offers you the chance to keep your skills sharp and up-to-date.

We welcome all apprentices from diverse backgrounds and are looking for someone who wants to build their career with us. 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 Wigston in Leicester. While on the apprenticeship, you’ll be buddied with a technical mentor as you develop your skills. At the end of the programme you’ll be working as part of the maintenance team with your own workload to manage, which may require you to work independently. You’ll have 1-1 meetings with business leads, mentors, a study buddy, the cohort leader, and the New Talent Team to discuss development and career ambitions.

What You Will Learn

• Maintenance practices, processes and procedures covering a range of waste and water treatment systems, plant, and equipment.
• Relevant theory and principles underpinning the design and function of electrical systems and equipment.
• How to install and connect a range of electrical equipment and components used throughout water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Installing and commissioning electrical equipment and instruments used within the water industry.
• 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 and maintain electrical equipment.

What We Are Looking For

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. If you have the passion to succeed, you’ll be a great match for our programme. We’d love you to be someone with:

• A ‘can do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and take pride in your work.
• A love of variety and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and take initiative to problem solve.
• Ability to respond quickly when plans change.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams.
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and communicate this to different team members and audiences.
• Ability to travel across our patch to visit different sites and attend 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.
• Strong IT skills.

About The Programme

Our New Talent Team will guide you and support you every step of the way. Your line manager, mentor and apprentice buddy will help you reach your full potential here at Severn Trent.

Location: Wigston, Leicester, LE8 5QU

Standard: Water industry asset maintenance tech

Apprenticeship Level: 3

Apprenticeship Duration: 36 months

Starting Salary: £22,500

Entry Criteria: This apprenticeship Standard is Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A-Levels). If you don’t 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.

Driving Requirements: You must have a full UK driving licence along with access to your own vehicle upon completion of your apprenticeship.

Health & Safety: We take health and safety seriously. The role requires identifying electrical wiring, so you may be asked about any health restrictions that could impact your ability to identify different colours. Please note some sites are remote and not serviced by public transport. Ensure you can arrive safely at work for your start time each day. You will be working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, across a 7:00am – 3:30pm / 7:00am – 3:00pm / 8:00am – 4:00pm pattern.

How We’ll Reward And Care For You In Return

It’s not just a job—you’ll get a career. We offer a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and provide award-winning training to help you reach your potential, while looking after the environment and the community.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year).
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500, subject to eligibility).
• Leading pension scheme – we 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 you progress, you’ll receive annual salary increases during the programme and on moving into your first job.

Diversity And Inclusion

At Severn Trent we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve. We support working groups for LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity, and invite you to learn more about our commitments to Diversity and Inclusion.

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. Roles close on 16th March at Midday. Face-to-face assessments will run from April through May 2026. Estimated start date: September 2026.

To find out more about working with us, search on social media. 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 do not sponsor under the Skilled Worker route; the successful candidate must demonstrate right to work without Severn Trent sponsorship.