Digital Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship - Reading

Digital Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship - Reading

Ready to kick-start your future in Digital Technology?

Join us as a Digital Degree Apprentice and you’ll gain hands-on experience with Thames Water’s Operational Technology team, supporting 24/7 services for customers, communities, and the environment. Earn a respected Level 6 qualification in Digital Technology and Solutions, opening the door to a long-term career.

What you’ll be doing as a Digital Level 6 Apprentice:

• Remotely monitor, control, and manage thousands of water and wastewater collection, treatment, and distribution assets
• Gather and analyse insights from over 2.1 million data points
• Support strategic goals across the water industry, including reducing leakage and pollution, through Operational Technology solutions
• Drive digital transformation by embracing and adopting innovative technologies to exceed customer expectations

Where you’ll work:

• Location: Reading STW RG2 0RP
• Hours: 36-hour week over four working days plus one training day
• Start date: September 2026

Training and qualification

You’ll study with Warwick University, a leading UK IT and Digital training provider, through a mix of 2.5-day block-release sessions and online learning over each 12-week semester.

Qualification achieved: BSc (Honours) Degree in Digital and Technology Solutions- Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Digital and Technology Solutions Professional apprenticeship standard

Duration: Permanent contract with a 48-54 month structured programme

What you should bring to the role:

• GCSE’s including Maths, English and a STEM related subject (grade 9-4 / A-C)
• 112 UCAS tariff points (including grade C in A Level Maths)
• Good IT knowledge including Microsoft Office
• A full UK driving license, own vehicle and business travel insurance is required

What’s in it for you?

• Excellent salary: £23,500 annum
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way.

Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family.

Why choose us?

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. 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 and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.