Apprentice (Field Service Engineer - Electrical)

Getting In Limited; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Apprentice Field Service Engineer (Electrical) with a leading water services provider. This role offers hands-on experience in installing, repairing, and maintaining essential electrical equipment while ensuring the smooth operation of wastewater assets. Over a 48-month apprenticeship, you'll gain valuable skills and knowledge, working alongside a dedicated team committed to excellence. You'll learn to identify faults, perform routine maintenance, and adhere to strict health and safety standards. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career in utilities engineering, this apprenticeship is your gateway to success.

Benefits

Accommodation for apprentices from outside the area

Training at Bolton Technical Training Centre

Hands-on experience in a vital industry

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship lasts 48 months, achieving Level 3 Standard.
• Work with electrical equipment, focusing on maintenance and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain electrical equipment.
• Work as part of a team to ensure plant efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Education

Utilities Engineering Technician, Level: 3 Standard

Job description

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Learning Provider

Delivered by UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

Employer

United Utilities

Vacancy Description

As an Apprentice Field Service Engineer (Electrical), you’ll learn how to:

• Install, repair and maintain our electrical equipment, as well as discover what goes into refurbishing and replacing our Wastewater assets, ensuring they are available and working correctly to keep services running smoothly for our customers.
• Work as part of a dedicated team focused on ensuring our plants continue to operate at maximum efficiency.
• Work with a wide range of equipment, be able to identify any faults and carry out routine maintenance, following the company’s rigorous health and safety standards.
• Schedule maintenance activity and how to organize your workload effectively.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice (Field Service Engineer - Electrical)

Employer Description

United Utilities is responsible for water and wastewater services in the North West of England. Our purpose is to provide great water and more for the North West. We deliver 1.8 billion litres of water a day to more than 3 million homes and businesses in the North West, as well as treating all the wastewater which disappears around the U-bend. Keeping the region flowing relies on a vast behind the scenes operation, involving hundreds of reservoirs, treatment works and pumping stations; thousands of kilometres of water pipes and sewers and a 5,000 strong workforce.

Vacancy Location

Burnley Wastewater Treatment Works, Woodend, Burnley BB12 9DS

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000297623

Key Dates

Apply From

24/01/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-02-19 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-09-03 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

• Your apprenticeship will last 48 months, and successful apprentices will achieve a Utilities Engineering Technician, Level: 3 Standard, endorsed by the Institute for Apprenticeships.
• During your first year, you’ll spend 8 months working from Bolton Technical Training Centre during the working week (Monday - Wednesday).
• If you’re from outside of the area, accommodation will be provided by United Utilities during this period, excluding weekends.

Learning Provider

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

Contact Details

UU Early Careers Vacancy Type:

Skills Required

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Logical thinking, Team working, Initiative, Patience.

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