Apprentice Maintenance Technician - Electrical

Apprentice Maintenance Technician- Electrical (Hafren Dyfrdwy)

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

Taking care of ‘one of life’s essentials’ – it’s our purpose and we want you to be part of it. Supplying wholesome drinking water, treating wastewater and recycling this back to the environment responsibly is no mean feat. As Severn Trent and Hafren Dyfrdwy we serve around 8 million people across the Midlands and Wales and unlike other businesses, our delivery is non-negotiable. It’s a matter of life.

Many of our employees are also our customers, so we truly take pride in what we do! Employing people from across our communities and beyond, Hafren Dyfrdwy is an exciting and inclusive place to work – a place where you can be curious, can be ‘Wonderfully You’ and where you can truly make an impact to our environment, now and for future generations.

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

Apprenticeship Programmes are a great way to earn and learn! Our Apprentice Maintenance Technician- Electrical Programmes offer the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business. Entering an apprenticeship scheme with us involves working towards the role of a fully-fledged professional, earning a salary, whilst also being able to maintain a sense of academic achievement.

At Hafren Dyfrdwy we provide the perfect mix between hands-on experience and a formal qualification, enabling our apprentices to make a real lasting difference to our customers and communities, not just for now, but far into the future.

Do you have a basic understanding of the principles of mechanics or enjoy maths, physics and design technology? If you enjoy working with your hands, fixing things around the house, or have a passion for DIY projects, then this programme might be perfect for you!  

Our Electrical Maintenance Technicians are exceptional problem solvers. They ensure our critical equipment and assets (like pumps, motors, Control Pannels and instrumentation and other electrical components remain in good working condition and quickly overhaul and repair them when needed to keep our treatment processes working effectively, allowing us to provide essential services to our customers around the clock.  

Working alongside our electrical maintenance team you’ll undertake installation, testing, servicing, removal, replacement, maintenance, and repair of a range of equipment, sometimes complex, as part of planned preventative and reactive maintenance programmes. Furthermore, you will play a crucial part in creating an electricity generating environment, which may use a range of different fuels including gas, wind and other renewable sources. You will be building upon the electrical systems our infrastructure needs to operate, using knowledge of computer systems to repair and recycle equipment   

Every day brings something new in our ever-evolving environment. We constantly review, update, and introduce new technologies, ensuring you stay adaptable to daily requirements. This dynamic setting offers you the chance to keep your skills sharp and up-to-date.  

We welcome all apprentices from diverse backgrounds, as we know diverse minds bring new ideas and a different way of thinking. We are looking for someone who wants to build their career with us and grasp new opportunities, and in return we will support you with varied experiences, training and development to provide a grounding for your future career. 

HOW WILL THE PROGRAMME WORK?

You will be based at Llandinam in Powys, the heart of our. Whilst on the apprenticeship programme, you’ll be buddied with a technical mentor whilst you develop your skills and knowledge. At the end of the programme, you’ll be working as part of the maintenance team and will have your own workload to manage and deliver which may require you to work on your own.  

In this exciting programme, you will have the chance to discuss your development and career ambitions in your 1-1 meetings with business leads, mentors, a study buddy, the cohort leader, and the New Talent Team. 

As part of this apprenticeship, you will be studying towards a level 3 qualification in Water industry asset maintenance technician. You can find more information about this qualification (known as a standard) by following this link. We encourage you to read this additional information before applying.

• Maintenance practices, processes and procedures covering a range of waste and water treatment systems, plant, and equipment.   

• Relevant level of theory and principles that underpin the design and function of electrical systems and equipment.  

• How to install and connect a range of electrical equipment and components along with other associated equipment used throughout water and wastewater treatment processes   

• Installing and commissioning electrical equipment and instruments used within the water industry  

• Skills in the use of hand and power tools and how to use micrometers, verniers, lasers and other precision measurement tools.  

• How to interpret engineering drawings, schematics and manuals to install and maintain electrical equipment.  

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long-term. 

If you have the passion to succeed that we see in our apprentices every day, you’ll be a great match for our programme. We’d love you to be someone with: 

• A ‘can do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions and who takes pride in their work   

• A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment    

• Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving.   

• No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so you’ll need to be quick on your feet to respond!    

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams   

• Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences   

• Ability to travel freely across our patch to visit different sites and travel to meetings and training days    

• Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment     

• Ability to work in all weather conditions to serve our customers and protect the environment  

• Strong IT skills  

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Our New Talent Team will guide you and support you every step of the way. Furthermore, your line manager, mentor and apprentice buddy will be there to help you in making sure you reach your full potential here at Severn Trent.

Location: Llandinam, Powys, SY17 5DD

Standard: Water industry asset maintenance technician

Link to Standard: Water industry asset maintenance technician / Skills England                                                                                                                                          

Apprenticeship Level: 3

Apprenticeship Duration: 48 months                       

Starting Salary: £22,500                                

Entry Criteria: This apprenticeship standard is at Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A-Level qualifications). If you don't already have GCSEs in English and Maths, you will need to take functional skills as part of the apprenticeship, which is an alternative to GCSEs and achieve a Level 2. You will need to achieve this prior to completion of your apprenticeship.  

Driving Requirements: You must have a full UK driving licence along with access to your own vehicle upon completion of your apprenticeship

Please note, some of our sites are in remote locations and not serviced by public transport. It is your responsibility to ensure you can arrive safely at work for your start time each day, so please consider this before applying.

You will be working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, across a 7am – 3.30pm / 7am – 3pm / 8am – 4pm working pattern.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.      

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite perks that you’ll get being part of the Hafren Dyfrdwy family:      

• Annual bonus scheme of up to £1,500, based on company performance   

• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)   

• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 8% when you contribute 4%)      

• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate     

• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’     

• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers     

• Family friendly policies     

• Two volunteering days per year   

As if that isn’t enough, you’ll receive an annual salary increase whilst you’re on programme and you’ll also get an increase when you move into your first job. 

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At Severn Trent we are passionate about our people. We want to make sure that we continue to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve. We’re making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity, who help us with our commitments. Find out more about our commitments to Diversity and Inclusion at Severn Trent. 

LET’S GO

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you. 

• Roles close on 16th March at Midday (12pm)
• Check your diary – face to face assessments will run from through April and May 2026
• Estimated start date- September 2026

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeatSevernTrent on social media.  

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.  We have assessed this programme and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate must be able therefore to demonstrate right to work without Severn Trent sponsorship.