Apprentice Maintenance Technician - Electrical

Severn Trent Water; Chester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Apprentice Maintenance Technician in a leading utility company known for its employee engagement and commitment to making a difference. This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in maintaining essential mechanical systems that support water and wastewater treatment processes. You will learn from experienced mentors and gain valuable skills in mechanical maintenance, problem-solving, and teamwork. With a supportive culture and a focus on personal development, this role is perfect for those eager to learn and make a real impact in their community. Join a team that values your contributions and fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace!

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme up to £1,500

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Retail offers

Family friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of mechanical principles and problem-solving skills required.
• Level 3 apprenticeship equivalent to 2 A-Levels is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, testing, and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Work with a mentor to develop skills in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Mechanical principles

Mathematics

Physics

Design technology

Problem-solving

Hand and power tools

Engineering drawings interpretation

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Education

Level 3 Apprenticeship (equivalent to 2 A-Levels)

GCSEs in English and Maths (or Functional Skills)

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Lasers

Job description

Apprentice Maintenance Technician - Electrical

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE – ELECTRICAL

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

Join our operational team as an apprentice and be part of a team that's making a difference every day. Our people and culture are the heartbeat of our success, and we're proud to be in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement. With nearly 10,000 dedicated colleagues, we're looking for more brilliant individuals ready to tackle challenges head-on and turn them into opportunities.

If you're excited to learn, love working outdoors, and are ready to make a real impact, we want you on our team!

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

Do you have a basic understanding of the principles of mechanics or enjoy 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 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’ll 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.

Every day brings something new in our ever-evolving environment. We constantly review, update, 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.

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’ll be buddied with a technical mentor whilst you develop your skills and knowledge. At the end of the programme, you’ll 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.

You will be training at Make UK, Nobel Wy, Birmingham B6 7EP for 4 weeks, then returning to your base location for two weeks throughout the first year. In the second year, you will attend Make UK to complete your BTEC, but on a less frequent basis. Where you are not local to Birmingham, we will offer fully funded accommodation including Dinner, Bed and Breakfast and transport to and from the Make UK Training Centre.

ENTRY CRITERIA

This apprenticeship standard is at Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A-Level qualifications). 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. You will need to achieve this prior to completion of your apprenticeship.

Health & Safety: We take the health and safety of our employees very seriously and so, for this role, it will require individuals to identify electrical wiring. Therefore, you will be asked in your application if you have any health restrictions which could impact your ability to identify different colours.

TRAVEL/LICENCE REQUIREMENT

The ability to drive will be mandatory for your off-scheme role. If you don’t currently have a full UK Driving licence & access to your own vehicle, you will need this before completing your apprenticeship.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS POST APPRENTICESHIP

By the end of this programme, putting your new skills and experience into action, you will join as a Technical Operator.

WHAT WE’RE 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.

We’d love you to be someone with:

• 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.
• No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so you’ll need to be quick on your feet to respond!
• 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.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite perks that you’ll get being part of the Severn Trent family:

• 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’ll receive an annual salary increase whilst you’re on the programme and you’ll also get an increase when you move into your first job.

LET’S GO

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

Please note, we don’t require a CV or cover letter to complete your application; the system will ask you for this, but you can just upload a blank document.

• Roles close on 14th March 2025.
• Check your diary – face-to-face assessments will run from 31st March-30th May 2025.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeatSevernTrent on social media.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At 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. We’re making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity, who help us with our commitments. Find out more about our commitments to Diversity and Inclusion at Severn Trent. Click here to find out more.