Thames Water moves up in “Rate My Apprenticeship” best employer rankings

Thames Water has moved up 21 places in the annual “RateMyApprenticeship”, best employer rankings. The 2023/2024 survey, which falls under RMP Enterprise, ranks the best 100 companies out of 700 across the country and has seen Thames Water placed 71st, voted by the apprentices themselves.

As part of its Skills Strategy Thames Water has invested in expanding its apprenticeships programme, to align with its business needs, effectively addressing and bridging any skills gaps.

Furthermore, the company has established an Apprenticeship & Graduate community group to enhance engagement, provide more networking opportunities, and increase peer support among the new company starters.

Since the start of 2023 over 80 colleagues have started an apprenticeship with Thames Water, 51 of whom joined the business externally on 4th September, alongside 11 graduates.

An apprentice water analyst in the lab.

Sam Palmer, level 6 project manager degree apprentice, said:

“It has been a great opportunity to work on my apprenticeship with Thames Water where I have felt supported and championed by those around me. My apprenticeship has made a huge impact on my development by doing on-the-job training and studying at the same time. It has given me the best of both worlds, enabling me to gain a qualification while earning a living, and in an industry which provides essential services every day.

“I’d highly recommend an apprenticeship in the water industry as it’s a great way to build your confidence and learn new skills.”

Ollie Sidewell, Director and co-founder of RMP Enterprise said:

“Congratulations to all at Thames Water for claiming their highest ever position in the Best 100 Apprenticeship Employers rankings.

“The commitment from the business to commit to and invest in their apprenticeship programme is clear from across all 100+ reviews on RateMyApprenticeship. Written by their apprentices on the programme, they cite skill development, company culture and teamwork as some of the key areas as to why they’re enjoying their experience with Thames Water.”

Karima Khandker, Director of resourcing, skills and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at Thames Water said:

“We are delighted to see Thames Water has moved up to 71st in the “RateMyApprenticeship” rankings.

“As we continue to turnaround our business, we must ensure we offer investment in skills development, so our future employees have successful and sustainable careers.

“This is the highest position we have ever reached and reflects the efforts of our apprentices, mentors and dedicated apprenticeship and graduate team.”

News of this, follows on from recent successes including Thames Water being placed 17th for ‘best employer in the Job Crowd’ apprenticeships table and in 39th position in the ‘best employer for graduates’ list.

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