Ready to kick-start your engineering career? Join Thames Water as a Mechanical and Electrical Apprentice, gaining hands-on experience with key systems while working towards a Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician qualification.What you''ll be doing as a Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Level 3 Apprentice: Learn to maintain and repair plant and equipment, including motors, power supplies, actuators, pumps, valves, gearboxes, and pipework.Gain experience in planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance, including responding to breakdowns.Develop skills to complete jobs safely and keep accurate work records.Contribute to continuous improvement activities as part of your training.Work alongside experienced engineers, both independently and as part of a team, to build hands-on experience. Where you''ll work:Location: SPS Crossness SE2 9AQHours: 38-hour week over four working days plus one training day, with a 7:30am startStart date: Sept 2026Training and qualification: You''ll train with Basingstoke College of Technology through on-campus or online sessions, with travel and accommodation covered in line with our travel expense policyQualification achieved: Engineering Maintenance Technician - Level 3 City and Guilds Diploma in Engineering (dual discipline)Duration: Permanent contract with a 48-month structured programme.What you should bring to the role GCSE Maths and English. (grades 9-4 / A-C)Good time management and organisational skills.Able to work well in a team a