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Construction, the built environment and trades | Engineering and maintenance
Road workers build and repair roads and motorways.
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With experience, you could be a road works team supervisor, known as a 'ganger', or become a highways technician, helping to design road improvements.
Electrical engineering technicians install, repair and maintain electrical equipment, systems and controls.
Rail engineering technicians install and service mechanical and electrical systems across the rail network
Energy engineers research, design and build power generation plants, and work in the oil and gas industry.
Foundry moulders make moulds to shape molten metal into castings used to make parts for industry.
Heating and ventilation engineers install and service heating and air conditioning in large buildings like factories, schools and hospitals.
Signalling technicians maintain and repair rail telecommunications equipment and signalling systems.
Start date: 1st September 2025Base Location: Mogden STW, TW7 7LW, Basingstoke STW, RG24 8LLWorking hours: 38 hours per week. (Start time 09:00 am when onsite. Hours will vary when attending training or college).Programme Length: 12 Months End point assessment (3-6 months).Training provider details: Seetec Outsource Training and Skills.Qualification you will obtain: Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) and (CE ) license.Other immediate demands: You must hold a valid UK driving license and be at least 18 years of age to complete the apprenticeship programme.
Base Location: Beckton IG11 0ADYoull be working with experienced Project Managers to develop your understanding and application of the Thames Water five-stage process for planning and delivering projects on time and within budget. Youll maintain and monitor progress and performance and guide analysis to identify and proactively address issues and opportunities to do even better.As part of your apprenticeship programme, youll study the relevant project management degree through the University of Cumbria for 1 day a week to gain the theoretical background to your degree, this is delivered virtually with the occasional face-to-face delivery in Lancaster, Cumbria. We will support your attendance by paying for your accommodation and travel expenses per our travel guidelines and business expense policy.
Start date: 1st September 2025.Base Location: Clearwater Court, Vastern Rd, Reading RG1 8DB or Maple Lodge WD3 9SQ.Working hours: 36 hours Monday- Friday.Programme Length: 5 years.Training provider details: Coventry University where you will complete two, three-day blocks per semester and rest virtual delivery for the programme.Qualification you will obtain: Level 6 Environmental Practitioner Apprenticeship & BSC (Hons) Environmental Management degree.
Start date: 1st September 2025Base Location: Bracknell STW RG42 5NE Basingstoke - RG24 8LLWorking hours: 38 hours per week. (Start time 09:00 am when onsite. Hours will vary when attending training or college).Programme Length: 12 Months End point assessment (3-6 months).Training provider details: Seetec Outsource Training and Skills.Qualification you will obtain: Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) and (CE ) license.Other immediate demands: You must hold a valid UK driving license and be at least 18 years of age to complete the apprenticeship programme.
Start date: 1st September 2025.Base Location: Clearwater Court, Vastern Rd, Reading RG1 8DB or Maple Lodge WD3 9SQ or TW12 2ES.Working hours: 36 hours Monday- Friday.Programme Length: 60 Months.Training provider details: University Centre Newbury (UCN), Newbury College.Qualification you will obtain: By the end of the apprenticeship, you will have achieved a Level 6 Apprenticeship Standard in Product Design Development in Engineering. Qualification included in the standard: HNCHND & BSc (Hons) or BEng (Hons) in Engineering.Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade C or above and 3 A Levels, Grade C or above (or predicted grades) to include Technology or an Engineering related subject. Please note that if you already have an Engineering degree you will not be eligible for this apprenticeship.Dont?worry if you dont have your grades yet, if you are due to sit your exams this?year,?we still want to hear
An exciting role has just become available as a Motorcycle Technician Apprentice. The ideal candidate will be passionate about bikes and keen to start a career in the automotive industry. The ideal candidate will live within 30 minutes commute to the dealership.
Build Your Future: Join Our Water Maintenance Delivery ApprenticeshipStarting Salary: 18,000 (increasing to 23,500 in your second year of studying!)Start Date: August 2025Locations:GrimsbyNorthamptonKing’s LynnIpswichApprenticeship Standard: Water Industry Network TechnicianHelp Shape a Sustainable Future for Your Community and the PlanetAt Anglian Water, we are united by a shared purpose: to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve through our commitment to Love Every Drop. This mission underpins everything we do, from delivering safe, clean drinking water to supporting local communities and protecting our natural environment.As an Maintenance Delivery Technician Apprentice within our Water business , you’ll be at the heart of this purpose-ensuring the reliable delivery of 1,100 million litres of clean drinking water every day. This is more than just a job. It’s your opportunity to make a tangible impact, champion sustainability, and help us innovate for a better future.
Build Your Future: Join Our Water Wastewater Maintenance ApprenticeshipStarting Salary: 18,000 (increasing to 23,500 in your second year of studying!)Start Date: August 2025Locations:PeterboroughNorthamptonSkegnessGranthamLincolnMilton KeynesWellingboroughBedfordGreat YarmouthIpswichDissLowestoftPeterboroughDunstableThetfordLouthBostonHuntingdonMaldon, EssexSouthend-on-SeaApprentice Standard: Maintenance and Operations Engineering TechnicianHelp Shape a Sustainable Future for Your Community and the PlanetAt Anglian Water, we are united by a shared purpose: to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve through our commitment to Love Every Drop. This mission underpins everything we do, from delivering safe, clean drinking water to supporting local communities and protecting our natural environment.As a Wastewater Maintenance Technician Apprentice within our Wastewater business , you’ll be at the heart of this purpose-ensuring the reliable delivery of 1,100 million litres of clean drinking water every day. This is more than just a job. It’s your opportunity to make a tangible impact, champion sustainability, and help us innovate for a better future.
Build Your Future: Join Our Water Asset Maintenance ApprenticeshipStarting Salary: 18,000 (increasing to 23,500 in your second year of studying!)Start Date: August 2025Locations:ColchesterIpswichNorwichKing’s LynnRutlandBedfordHuntingdonApprentice Standard: Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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