Electrical Electronic Apprentice – Field Service Engineer - BADGER METER UK LTD DELPH (OL3 5DE)

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.

Annual wage

£15,600 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£8.00 an hour for the first year. Will increase after that.

Training course: Engineering operative

Hours: · 8:30 – 5pm Monday – Friday · Eventually Travel across the North of the UK will be required, with occasional overnight stays.
37.5 hours a week

Start date: Tuesday 16 December 2025

Duration: 18 Months

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

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

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Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering operative

Equal to Level 2 (GCSE)

Course contents

Your training plan

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 Maths and English and Science (Grade Grade 4/C or above) essential

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship 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 company

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.