Electrical Engineering Degree Apprentice

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

Beverley, Harrogate, Huddersfiled, Hull, Malton, Sheffield, West Yorkshire, York

Closes in 17 days (Sunday 3 May 2026)

Posted on 16 April 2026

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Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineering Apprentice on a degree pathway to join our Asset Delivery & Engineering team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. 

Wage

£24,309 a year

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There is also a progression plan for the role which outlines the progression routes and pay increases in line with and above the Real Living Wage. 

Training course
Electrical and electronic engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday, the hours of work are agreed with the line manager in line to meet the Apprenticeship requirements and Business needs.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 17 August 2026

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

During the Apprenticeship you would develop the understanding and ability to: 

  • Provide electrical engineering standards and policy support in way of the development of the Engineering Specifications, Safe Systems of Work, Policies, WIMES and Design Guidance 
  • Provide technical expertise and knowledge within the electrical discipline to lead or support on proactive and planned technical, engineering and investigations to develop detailed solutions
  • Provide the technical knowledge and expertise to lead or support on follow-up Standard Investigations (SIR) for pollutions, equipment, asset and process performance shortfalls
  • Provide technical support to the Business in way of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations following incidents and failures of process equipment and assets 
  • Draw up detailed delivery scopes of work as an output of the engineering performance investigations
  • Be responsible for developing robust engineering work packages/delivery work scopes which will be transferred to a delivery team

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • Waste Water Treatment Works, Barmston Close, Beverley, HU17 0LW
  • Thornton Steward Water Treatment Works, Moor Lane, Harrogate, HG4 4BQ
  • Scammonden Reservoir, Huddersfiled, HD3 3FR
  • Cottingham Water Treatment Works, Millhouse Woods Lane, Cottingham, Hull, HU16 4HD
  • Malton Treatment Works, Seven Street, Malton, YO17 6YD
  • Smithy Wood, Smithy Wood Drive, Sheffield, S35 1QN
  • Western House, Halifax Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 2SZ
  • Elvington Water Treatment Works, Kexby Lane, Elvington, York, YO41 4BA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

Training course

Electrical and electronic engineer (degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for electrical and electronic projects or programmes of work.
  • Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions.
  • Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation.
  • Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics.
  • Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence.
  • Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability.
  • Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
  • Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
  • Identify and use processes, resources and technologies to complete electrical and electronic engineering projects or programmes of work.
  • Apply quality management and assurance processes to identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the electrical and electronic engineering process.
  • Carry out pre operations checks of electrical and electronic engineering systems and equipment before use.
  • Manage continuous improvement activities using techniques such as Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban, Statistical Process Control or Value Stream Mapping.
  • Create, maintain and review project documentation. Record and action any non-conformities.
  • Communicate with others verbally, for example colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Communicate in writing, for example technical reports, documents and presentations.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Manage differing and competing interests with stakeholders.
  • Identify and complete opportunities for personal and professional development including keeping up to date with current and emerging technology.
  • Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
  • Consider management of change (MOC) requirements when undertaking electrical and electronic projects or programmes of work.
  • Comply with environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and standards associated with the electrical and electronic engineering environment. Uses resources efficiently, for example waste minimisation.
  • Ensure equipment is managed and maintained.
  • Optimise processes and procedures, such as relating to safety, efficiency, performance, productivity and sustainability.
  • Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured, checked and tested for safe operation, efficiency and reliability.
  • Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for electrical and electronic projects or programmes of work.
  • Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions.
  • Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation.
  • Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics.
  • Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence.
  • Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability.
  • Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
  • Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
  • Identify and use processes, resources and technologies to complete electrical and electronic engineering projects or programmes of work.
  • Apply quality management and assurance processes to identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the electrical and electronic engineering process.
  • Carry out pre operations checks of electrical and electronic engineering systems and equipment before use.
  • Manage continuous improvement activities using techniques such as Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban, Statistical Process Control or Value Stream Mapping.
  • Create, maintain and review project documentation. Record and action any non-conformities.
  • Communicate with others verbally, for example colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Communicate in writing, for example technical reports, documents and presentations.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Manage differing and competing interests with stakeholders.
  • Identify and complete opportunities for personal and professional development including keeping up to date with current and emerging technology.
  • Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
  • Consider management of change (MOC) requirements when undertaking electrical and electronic projects or programmes of work.
  • Comply with environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and standards associated with the electrical and electronic engineering environment. Uses resources efficiently, for example waste minimisation.
  • Ensure equipment is managed and maintained.
  • Optimise processes and procedures, such as relating to safety, efficiency, performance, productivity and sustainability.
  • Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured, checked and tested for safe operation, efficiency and reliability.

Training schedule

  • This is a minimum of a 4 year programme that has been carefully designed and selected to support the next Electrical Engineering Apprentice within our Asset Delivery & Engineering team to develop the right Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours for the business and the role
  • The training will be delivered through a blended learning approach of on site lectures at Sheffield Hallam and self directed study

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Any 2 other subjects (grade C/4/Pass)
  • Any Science Subject (grade C/4/Pass)
  • English (Literature or Language) (grade C/4)
  • Mathematics (grade C/4/Pass)

A Level in:

  • Any 2 other subjects (grade C)
  • Mathematics (grade C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

  • DBS checks will be carried out upon appointment 
  • Apprentices will need a full UK driving licence 
  • Apprentices will need to be willing to work at height and in confined spaces once trained 
  • A willingness to travel across Yorkshire. 

About this employer

Our Funded Learning team work closely with teams across the business to offer as many quality opportunities as possible to support the building of knowledge, skills and behaviours for our learners to use in the workplace. Each apprentice will benefit from a support network including former apprentices who have been on similar journeys and a central support team who will make sure your training provider delivers a quality programme. Complemented by employability workshops, experiential team building sessions and social activities, our apprentice remain strong as a cohort throughout their career at Yorkshire Water.

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Company benefits

  • 25 Days holiday + Bank holdiays + wellness day
  • Online GP Service 
  • Penstion Scheme + much more!

After this apprenticeship

  • Upon completion of the Apprenticeship the Apprentice will move into their substantive role that has a clear progression plan with links to further development and pay increases

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009872.

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Closes in 17 days (Sunday 3 May 2026)

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