Veolia- Level 3- Service Engineer Apprenticeship (to be based in the South)

VWS (UK) LTD

Recruiting nationally

Closes in 7 days (Friday 3 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 September 2025


Summary

Are you based in the South of the UK? Are you looking to take the next step in your career by joining a successful and rapidly growing global company who can offer you structured progression opportunities and flexible benefits? Are you passionate about Ecological Transformation and being a part of making a change to the planet?

Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Year 1: Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday, 8.00am - 12.30pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 27 October 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

3

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

We have a fantastic opportunity in the South of the UK to join our leading, well-respected water technologies company, where you will play a pivotal role in the repair and maintenance of our products to a wide variety of clients and provide you with continuous training throughout your journey with us.

At Veolia Water Technologies UK, we are committed to ensuring you have the best experience possible and take your career to the next level!   

The job requires a good understanding of work routines and procedures in one's own job. The technical procedures for this level are well-defined.

The job requires proficient knowledge of these procedures and how to apply them.   

The knowledge can only be acquired through formal training or considerable experience.

To observe, abide by and enforce the company’s and client’s health and safety policies

Supporting the Service Engineers to carry out:  

  • Breakdown work – troubleshooting /fault-finding 
  • Preventative maintenance work for customers with service contracts
  • Commissioning work - involving the installation of new products   
  • Timely reporting on progress or delays for customers  
  • Timely completion and submission of risk assessments, work reports, time sheets and all other work-related documentation 
  • Site tasks and activities as required   
  • After-sales technical and commercial support to customers 

Where you'll work

South West - Exeter/Bristol/Bournemouth South Central - Swindon/Reading/Southampton South East - London/Kent/Essex

Training

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

Training provider

EEF LIMITED

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with us, which are fully paid for, including:  

  • Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) – off the job full time at Make UK in Aston, Birmingham in year 1   
  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) 
  • Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)  

In-house training in line with your requirements. 

The role will be at a residential college during the first year and will be day release study time for one day per week in years 2-4. The apprentice should ensure all coursework is completed in a timely manner in order to attain a suitable qualification

More training information

Following the initial year of training at MAKE UK in Birmingham we require you to work in one of the following locations:

South West - Exeter/Bristol/Bournemouth

South Central - Swindon/Reading/Southampton

South East - London/Kent/Essex

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Language (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Science (grade 4)

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

Skills

  • Commitment to the programme
  • Practically Minded
  • Problem solving skills

Other requirements

- Must have a full UK Driving License, as employees will be issued with a company vehicle. - You will be required to be flexible in regards to working location, and travel time. Benefits: We know that the expectation of a good role goes both ways, so alongside your salary, you will receive a company vehicle, fuel card, uniform, laptop and mobile phone. This is in addition to our extensive benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave (plus your birthday off!), our market leading pension and share scheme and a range of employee discounts and employee referral bonuses - as we’d like nothing more than to give your family and friends an opportunity too! Also, to help you a little further, we provide mental health and financial support, so you know exactly who to lean on whenever you need to.

About this employer

Join Veolia Water Technologies UK, a global company that's all about eco-friendly water tech. We're looking for passionate young minds to join our team as Apprentice Service Engineers!

https://www.veoliawatertechnologies.co.uk/?utm_campaign=Search+-+Brand+-+Exact&utm_term=veolia%20wat (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Service Engineer:

  • Providing onsite corrective/preventative maintenance at our customer sites
  • Completion and submission of assessments and work reports.
  • Ensuring that the organisation and the customers' health and safety standards are adhered to
  • Travelling to a variety of customers across a geographical region.
  • Providing feedback on product development

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

VWS (UK) LTD

Helen Tomlinson

helen.tomlinson@veolia.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000344059.

Apply now

Closes in 7 days (Friday 3 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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