Apprentice (Hub Technical Officer)

Getting In Limited; Bolton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Apprentice Hub Technical Officer with a leading water services provider in the North West. This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in wastewater treatment, where you'll learn about the entire system from customer homes to environmental discharge. You will develop essential skills in IT, analysis, and problem-solving while contributing to operational efficiency. With a structured training program lasting 36 months, you'll gain valuable knowledge and practical experience, setting the foundation for a successful career in the water industry. Join a dedicated team and make a meaningful impact on your community's water services.

Benefits

Accommodation provided during training

Hands-on training in wastewater treatment

Potential for career development

Qualifications

• Develop IT, analytical, and problem-solving skills for operational targets.
• Gain knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Learn about the wastewater system and support daily operations.
• Analyze and identify efficiency opportunities across the wastewater system.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem-solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Analytical skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Education

Level 3 Water Industry Treatment Process Technician

Job description

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Apprentice (Hub Technical Officer)

Apply From: 25/01/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

Employer

United Utilities

Vacancy Description

As an Apprentice Hub Technical Officer, you’ll:

• Learn about the end-to-end Wastewater System from customers' homes to treated effluent being returned to the environment
• Support the daily operation of the Wastewater County hub
• Analyse, report on and identify opportunities for proactive interventions and efficiency opportunities across the Wastewater System
• Learn a wide range of wastewater treatment technical skills to effectively monitor and control assets across a County
• Develop well-developed IT, numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver operational and financial performance targets
• Gain excellent presentation and written and oral communication skills
• Develop excellent knowledge and practical experience of wastewater treatment processes including operational best practices
• Gain an understanding of future regulatory requirements within wastewater operations

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice (Hub Technical Officer)

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

Kent House Mintsfeet Road South LA9 6ND

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000297863

Key Dates

Apply From

25/01/2025

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 36 months, and successful apprentices will achieve a Water Industry Treatment Process Technician, Level: 3 (wastewater pathway) standard, endorsed by the Institute for Apprenticeships. During your first year, you’ll spend 1 week every month for 12 months working from Bolton Technical Training Centre during the working week (Monday – Friday). 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

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem-solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience.

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