Electrical Electronic Apprentice – Field Service Engineer
BADGER METER UK LTD
DELPH (OL3 5DE)
Closes in 5 days (Monday 15 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 3 December 2025
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Summary
A fantastic opportunity as an Electrical Electronic Apprentice (Field Service Engineer). You will support installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of electrical and electronic systems used in water and gas quality equipment. This role involves travel across the North of the UK and offers international training opportunities.
- Wage
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£15,600 a year
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£8.00 an hour for the first year. Will increase after that.
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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8:30am - 5pm Monday - Friday. Eventually, travel across the North of the UK will be required, with occasional overnight stays.
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 16 December 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
As an Electrical Electronic Apprentice (Field Service Engineer), you will work alongside experienced Field Service Engineers to learn how to install, maintain, and repair specialist water and gas quality monitoring equipment. This is a field-based role involving travel to customer sites, outdoor work, and participation in dedicated training programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist Field Service Engineers with installation, calibration, and maintenance of electrical/electronic components in water and gas quality systems
- Learn to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical circuits, sensors, and control systems
- Support routine inspections and testing to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
- Maintain accurate service records, job sheets, and parts usage logs
- Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures
- Participate in on-the-job training and college-based apprenticeship learning
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Travel across the North of the UK to customer sites (some overnight stays required)
- Attend product training delivered at Badger Meter sites in Vienna (Austria) and Neuffen (Germany)
This role is ideal for someone with a genuine interest in electrical/electronic engineering and a desire to build a career in field service work.
Where you'll work
UNIT 1
GATEHEAD BUSINESS PARK
DELPH NEW ROAD
DELPH
OL3 5DE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
- Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional Skills in English & maths (if required)
- Structured learning combining workplace experience and formal college training
- Mentoring from experienced Field Service Engineers
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Problem solving skills
- Interest in electrical
- Willingness to learn and adapt
- Reliable and enthusiastic
- Practical and hands-on mindset
- Positive attitude
- Professional
- Safety-Conscious
- Curious and proactive
Other requirements
Outdoor work in varying weather conditions Travel across the North of the UK Some overnight stays required Must follow strict health, safety and environmental standards 25 days holiday plus banks 12 weeks paid sick pay (if absence procedure followed) Access to Employee assistance program headspace Optional private medical scheme Group life insurance 4x salary Annual salary review based on performance Annual social events and team building
About this employer
Badger Meter UK provides advanced measurement, control, and monitoring solutions for water and gas quality systems. The company supplies a wide range of customers and is committed to delivering reliable, accurate, and high-performance technology backed by strong technical support. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a motivated apprentice to gain hands-on technical experience, support expert Field Service Engineers, and undertake specialist product training in the UK, Austria, and Germany.
After this apprenticeship
Progression into a Field Service Engineer position within Badger Meter UK. Further development through advanced technical training and industry-specific qualifications.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000003558.
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Closes in 5 days (Monday 15 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
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