Apprentice Electrician Review
at Thames Water
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Electrician
Hatfield, UK
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Apprentice Maintenance Electrical Technician. Day to day entails maintenance of the Sewage Pumping Stations, including regular planned preventative maintenance and installing additional circuits to improve efficiency and security.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy working with my team, they have all been very helpful to guide me with all tasks. The college has been very informative and helpful when I have any queries. The management have been helpful when I have had any queries. I overall am having a wonderful experience, with no concerns yet.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Skills I have learned so far is communication with other contractors who are on site, skills with logging information using the companies systems, and technical skills like installing a range of contactors and relays.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I believe that it is structured well, and the course has been explained sufficiently. The only downfall is that my assessor has been varied, however I am able to get assistance when I need.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I could not ask for any more support from my employer. Currently they have been more than accommodating with my needs and requirements, and I am very pleased with them
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Basingstoke College have always responded to any of my queries whenever I have asked a question. I cannot complain. As mentioned in a previous question, I would only suggest that the Assessor is consistent.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Currently I am only in month 5 of my apprenticeship and I believe that the qualification is applicable to the work that I complete at work.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes, there are many extra curricular activities to join in with, there is apprentice groups to get in touch with and networking groups to help offer support for all employees, however as I have a family, setting time to complete these activities are limited for me
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The people who work here have all been fantastic, the type of work that we do is interesting, and the potential to push further and develop more skills along the way.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Thames Water?
Be yourself, be open to things which are out of your comfort zone, show up on time, and have a positive outlook - because you will have a great team by your side who will want to help you succeed.
