Location: Opportunities available across West Sussex, East Sussex, Kent and Hampshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Salary: £19,160 per annum
Find your purpose. Shape your future. Build a career that matters.
We are recruiting multiple Engineering Maintenance Apprentices to join our Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3), offering an exciting opportunity to start or develop a hands‑on engineering career.
Kick start your career in a high‑impact engineering role. Whether you’re just starting out, switching careers, or looking for a practical alternative to university, this programme will train you to maintain and optimise the plant, equipment and systems that keep essential industries running – including energy, manufacturing, processing and utilities.
You’ll gain real experience diagnosing issues, carrying out preventative maintenance and responding to breakdowns, all while earning a salary and working alongside experienced engineers.
This apprenticeship is designed for curious problem solvers who enjoy variety. You’ll develop core engineering skills and specialise in one of three pathways: electrical, mechanical, or control & instrumentation. From working with motors and power systems to analysing data from sensors and control equipment, no two days are the same.
Alongside technical skills, you’ll build teamwork, communication and continuous improvement skills – setting you up for long term progression into roles such as Automation Technician, Lead Maintenance Engineer or Systems Engineer. If you’re looking for a career that blends technology, practical work and real world impact, this is a great place to start.
You can view more information about the apprenticeship standard using the following link:
Engineering maintenance technician – single discipline / Skills England
What’s in it for you
- Health and wellbeing support, including access to a health cash plan and employee assistance programme
- Flexible working options to support a healthy work life balance
- 28 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Two paid volunteering days each year
- Employee discounts and benefits platform
Who we’re looking for
We welcome applications from school or college leavers, as well as people looking to change careers. What matters most is your curiosity, willingness to learn, and commitment to making a positive impact.
- GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above
- If you’re not already a driver, you’ll need to be willing to learn, as travel between sites will be required. Where appropriate, we can support you with driving lessons and your driving test
- Flexibility to travel across Hampshire, Sussex, Kent and the Isle of Wight
- Right to work in the UK
Ready to get started?
If you’re curious, hands on, and motivated by making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to join our Engineering Apprenticeship Programme and start building practical skills, recognised qualifications and a career with real purpose.
Everybody Welcome
We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact earlycareers@southernwater.co.uk
Recruitment process and timelines
As part of the screening process, shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete online assessments. As part of the final stage, we will be hosting face‑to‑face assessment events during June.
