Instrumentation Control Automation Engineer Apprentice

3 weeks ago

Wick West Sussex, United Kingdom Pertemps Thames Water Full time €20,000

We have an exciting opportunity for a career-minded individual to join us at Thames Water as an ICA Technician. As the successful candidate will be working in a multi-disciplinary team, alongside a range of operational teams such as systems, mechanical, and electrical technicians.

You will also be responsible for installing, modifying, and commissioning new plant equipment to relevant standards, and to diagnose and repair faults on systems and plants. Proactively identifying and reporting follow on work or areas for enhancement and delivering cost-effective improvements to assets and systems.

What you will be doing as an Instrumentation Automation and Control Apprentice (ICA) Apprentice:
As an Instrumentation automation and control (ICA) Apprentice you’ll be helping to control all the instruments and systems we have on our sites. You’ll be working on the technology which monitors and controls all aspects of Thames Water’s water and wastewater processes, and how they’re performing across the network.

You will be responsible for installing, modifying and commissioning new plant equipment to relevant standards, and to diagnose and repair faults on systems and plants. Proactively identifying and reporting follow on work or areas for enhancement and delivering cost-effective improvements to assets and systems.
You will be required to carry out instrumentation, control and automation maintenance on a variety of water production assets including planned maintenance and preventative and reactive maintenance. There will be a need to liaise with and supervise contractors and suppliers where necessary.
You will conduct risk assessments and create appropriate method statements when required to safely carry out maintenance activities.
You will be responsible for providing specialist technical advice where appropriate with up-to-date technical knowledge and provide training support for technical trainees and support project development and input into capital delivery projects.
You will also be fully trained to use Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems to make modifications to our processes to ensure that our sites perform at their very best. You will receive ongoing support from your dedicated mentor on-site, line manager and engagement partner who will guide you and help develop your experience to excel in your career at Thames Water.

You will complete the Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard - ICA Pathway. Included in the programme you will also complete the Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Engineering.

We work with Basingstoke College and you will be expected to attend the campus in Basingstoke on a fortnightly basis with the alternate week being virtual delivery, you may also be expected to attend college on block release, we will support your attendance by paying for your accommodation and travel expenses in line with our travel guidelines and business expense policy.

From day one, we want you to do more than just show up - we want you to fully engage with every aspect of our development programme as these experiences aren’t just extras, they’re opportunities for your growth, development, and for forging meaningful personal and professional connections.

We work with organisations like the Apprenticeship Ambassador Network (AAN) to make sure we continue to offer the very best apprenticeships and graduate programmes, so you can be confident you’re getting a first-class start. Developing engineers can also work towards the competencies set out by the Engineering Council’s UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC) through the Monitored Professional Development Scheme (MPDS).

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities… it’s your journey and it begins at Thames Water.
Hours will vary when attending training or college).
Training provider details: Basingstoke College of Technology, Worting Rd, Basingstoke RG21 8TN
Other immediate demands: You must hold a valid UK driving license by the end of the second year (If using your vehicle, you will require business use on your insurance policy at your own cost)
Entry Requirements for this apprenticeship include:
A minimum of two GCSEs at grade 4 or above (A-C), in Maths and English OR functional skills level 2 in Maths and English.

Be a logical thinker and have a passion for technology and finding out how things work.
Be a champion for Health & Safety within the workplace for both you and your colleagues, helping us maintain our great reputation.
Be ready to apply everything you learn in your day-to-day role and any projects outside of this.
If you want a career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the environment for future generations, an apprenticeship position at Thames Water could be perfect for you.
Competitive starting salary of £20,000 per annum.
Annual Leave : 24 days holiday. (Plus bank holidays)
Contributory pension - Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
Personal Medical Assessments - Open to all once a year.
Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. Find out more about working at Thames Water.

Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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