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Ready to kick-start your future in engineering?Join as an Instrumentation, Control & Automation (ICA) Engineering Apprentice and gain hands-on experience supporting the UK’s largest water and wastewater provider. Work with skilled engineers to develop advanced skills in electrical engineering, control systems, and automation, while earning a Level 6 Control Systems BEng Applied Professional Engineering qualification. What you’ll be doing as an ICA Apprentice: Design, maintain, and optimise ICA systems, including sensors, actuators, and control loops for water and wastewater treatment Work on electrical installations, fault diagnosis, and maintenance of control panels, PLCs, and SCADA systems Use advanced control technologies to monitor plant performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements Contribute to engineering projects, including upgrades and new installations, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards Learn to integrate smart technologies and automation solutions to improve operational efficiency Apply Thames Water’s safety protocols and champion best practices in electrical and ICA work Where you’ll work:Location: Clearwater Court Reading RG1 8DB- Hybrid 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 engineering training provider, through a mix of 2.5-day block-release sessions and online learning across each 12-week semester. Qualification achieved: Level 6 Apprenticeship Standard in Control Systems- BEng Applied Professional Engineering Duration: Permanent contract with a 48-54 month structured prog