Apprentice (Field Service Engineer - Electrical)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Apprentice Field Service Engineer (Electrical) and embark on a rewarding journey in the utilities sector. In this role, you will learn to install, repair, and maintain essential electrical equipment while ensuring the smooth operation of wastewater assets. You'll work closely with a dedicated team, gaining hands-on experience and developing valuable skills in problem-solving and logical thinking. This apprenticeship offers a structured training program over 48 months, leading to a recognized qualification. If you're detail-oriented, organized, and eager to make a difference in your community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Accommodation provided during training

Hands-on experience

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship lasts 48 months with training provided by United Utilities.
• Achieve a Level 3 standard endorsed by the Institute for Apprenticeships.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain electrical equipment.
• Work with a team to ensure maximum efficiency of plants.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Education

Utilities Engineering Technician, Level: 3

Job description

Apprentice (Field Service Engineer - Electrical)

Apply From: 28/01/2025

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, identify any faults, and carry out routine maintenance, following the company’s rigorous health and safety standards.
• Schedule maintenance activity and organise 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

Oldham Wastewater Treatment Works, Broadway Business Park, OL9 9XD

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000298253

Key Dates

Apply From

28/01/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-02-19 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-09-03

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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