Apprentice Maintenance Technician - M

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their operational team as Apprentice Maintenance Technicians. This exciting role offers the opportunity to learn about mechanical systems while working outdoors and making a significant impact on essential services. You'll gain hands-on experience in maintaining critical equipment and learn from experienced mentors. With a focus on problem-solving and teamwork, this apprenticeship is perfect for those who enjoy variety and challenges in their work. Join a company recognized for its employee engagement and commitment to community, and start building a rewarding career today!

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

Annual salary increase during apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical principles and hands-on DIY skills are essential.
• GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent functional skills required.

Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Ensure equipment remains operational and conduct overhauls as needed.

Skills

Mechanical understanding

Problem solving

Maths

Physics

Design technology

Hand and power tools usage

Hydraulic systems maintenance

Pneumatic systems maintenance

Interpreting engineering drawings

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Level 3 apprenticeship standard

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Lasers

Job description

APPRENTICE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN – MECHANICAL

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.

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 relocate 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 training 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 however 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.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

For this role, you will require a Driving Licence & access to your own vehicle before completing your apprenticeship as driving is mandatory for the off-scheme role.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS POST APPRENTICESHIP

By the end of this programme, you will put your new skills and experience into action as a Maintenance Technician. You will join either your local team or one in the same county. You will also be part of the standby rota.

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 Seven 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 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 Friday 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.