Waterways Engineering Technician Apprentice

Canal & River Trust; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £22,095

Competitive pension

Increased holiday entitlement

Employee benefits

Job summary

Canal & River Trust in Leighton Buzzard is launching an Apprentice Engineering Technician role that combines hands-on work with formal training in civil engineering. You’ll work Monday to Friday, 37 hours, starting October 2026, with apprenticeship training from February 2027 and a typical duration of 36 months.

You’ll gain practical experience across the East Midlands region while based at the Leighton Buzzard depot.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; we’ll teach you everything you need.
• Interest in practical, hands-on work and passion for mechanics and electrical work.
• Willingness to work outside in all weathers.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade A-C / 9-4 or on track.

Responsibilities

• Complete all apprenticeship training and coursework, working towards the qualification.
• Develop knowledge of civil engineering, asset management and waterway infrastructure.
• Support engineers with inspections, surveys and assessments of canals, locks, bridges and other assets.
• Assist with collection and maintenance of engineering data to support maintenance decisions.
• Gain experience in engineering design, project delivery and asset management through placements and site visits.

Skills

Hands-on problem solving

Education

Maths & English GCSE (A-C / 9-4)

Job description

Canal & River Trust in Leighton Buzzard is launching an Apprentice Engineering Technician role that combines hands-on work with formal training in civil engineering. You’ll work Monday to Friday, 37 hours, starting October 2026, with apprenticeship training from February 2027 and a typical duration of 36 months.

You’ll gain practical experience across the East Midlands region while based at the Leighton Buzzard depot.