Apprentice Maintenance Technician - Mechanical (Barston, Solihull) (Level 3)

Apprentice Maintenance Technician- Mechanical (Level 3)

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT. At Severn Trent, we believe everyone deserves more. More care for the environment, more sustainable initiatives, and more support for the communities we serve. We are on a mission to deliver bigger and better things, and we need passionate apprentices to help us achieve our goals.

Our people and culture are the heart of our success. We’re proud to be in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. With nearly 10,000 colleagues, we’re looking for more brilliant people who turn challenges into opportunities for a better future. If you’re excited to learn and ready to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

LET’S TELL YOU MORE. Apprenticeship Programmes are a great way to earn and learn. Our Apprentice Maintenance Technician- Mechanical Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business. You’ll gain practical experience in a few teams, developing your knowledge and understanding of Severn Trent and its processes. This will help you communicate data effectively to a wide variety of stakeholders. We welcome apprentices from diverse backgrounds and will support you with varied experiences, training and development to provide a grounding for your future career.

You will be based at Barston in Solihull. Mechanical Maintenance Technicians solve problems and ensure critical equipment and assets (like pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, actuators and other mechanical components) remain in good working condition, overhauling and repairing when needed to keep our treatment processes operating 24/7. You will undertake installation, testing, monitoring, servicing, removal, replacement, maintenance and repair of a range of mechanical equipment as part of planned preventative, condition-based and reactive maintenance programmes.

In this programme you will have 1-1 meetings with business leads, mentors, a study buddy, the cohort leader and the New Talent Team to discuss development and career ambitions. You will study towards a level 3 qualification in Water industry asset maintenance technician. Further information about the standard is available via the linked reference.

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• Maintenance practices, processes and procedures covering a range of waste and water treatment systems, plant, and equipment.
  
• Theory and principles underpinning the design and function of mechanical systems and equipment.
  
• Installation and connection of electro-mechanical equipment and components used in water and wastewater treatment processes.
  
• Tasks such as aligning, leveling and setting up equipment; maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  
• Use of hand and power tools and precision measurement tools (micrometers, verniers, lasers, etc.).
  
• Interpreting engineering drawings, schematics and manuals to install or relocate equipment and components.
  
• Mentoring: you’ll be buddied with a technical mentor; at the end of the programme you’ll work as part of the site maintenance team with a workload to manage.
  

We want employees who care and have a genuine passion for what we do. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to customers now and in the long term. If you have the passion to succeed, you’ll be a great match for our programme. We’d love you to be someone with:

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• A ‘can do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in, take accountability and take pride in your work.
  
• Love of variety and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  
• Ability to prioritise tasks and solve problems proactively.
  
• Resilience: no two days are the same; you’ll need to respond quickly when plans change.
  
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work with multiple teams.
  
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and communicate it clearly to different audiences.
  
• Willingness and ability to travel across our patch to sites, meetings and training days.
  
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic environment.
  
• Ability to work in all weather conditions to serve customers and protect the environment.
  

Our New Talent Team will guide you and support you every step of the way. Your line manager, mentor and apprentice buddy will help you reach your full potential at Severn Trent.

Location: Barston, Solihull, B92 0HY

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 Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A-Levels). If you don’t have GCSEs in English and Maths, you will need to take functional skills as part of the apprenticeship, achieving Level 2 prior to completion.

Driving Requirements: You must have a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle upon completion of your apprenticeship. Some sites are remote and not serviced by public transport; please ensure you can arrive on time.

You will work 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a pattern of 7:00–15:30, 7:00–15:00 or 8:00–16:00.

It’s not just a job—you’ll get a career. We offer a range of benefits, training and development to help you reach your potential while protecting the environment and the communities we serve.

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• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
  
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500, eligibility applies)
  
• Leading pension scheme – company contributions up to 15% (with employee contribution of 7.5%)
  
• Sharesave – the option to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discount
  
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
  
• Retail offers
  
• Family-friendly policies
  
• Two paid volunteering days per year
  

There is also annual salary progression while on programme and upon moving into your first job.

We are committed to a diverse, inclusive culture and we support several groups (LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity) to promote inclusion. Learn more about our commitments to Diversity and Inclusion at Severn Trent.

Roles close on 16 March at midday. Face-to-face assessments will run from April to May 2026. Estimated start date: September 2026. For more about working with us, search on social media.

Note: Successful candidates must evidence right to work in the UK. We do not sponsor under the Skilled Worker route; candidates must demonstrate right to work without Severn Trent sponsorship.