Apprentice (Hub Technical Officer)

Getting In Limited; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative opportunity awaits as an Apprentice Hub Technical Officer, where you'll dive into the intricacies of the Wastewater System. This role offers hands-on experience in monitoring and controlling wastewater treatment processes while developing essential technical and analytical skills. You'll be part of a dynamic team, learning to identify efficiency opportunities and ensuring operational excellence. With a structured training program lasting 36 months, you'll gain valuable insights into the water industry and contribute to environmental sustainability. If you're eager to learn and make a difference, this apprenticeship is the perfect stepping stone for your career in wastewater management.

Benefits

Accommodation provided during training

Hands-on training experience

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Learn about the end-to-end Wastewater System and support daily operations.
• Analyse and report on efficiency opportunities in 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

Water Industry Treatment Process Technician Level 3

Job 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: United Utilities

Vacancy Location: Fazakerley Wastewater Treatment Works, Fazakerley, L10 5HA

Wage Frequency: Custom

Number of Vacancies: 2

Vacancy Reference Number: 1000297795

Apply From: 25/01/2025

Closing Date For Applications: 2025-02-19 23:59:59

Possible Start Date: 2025-09-03

Training

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.

Skills Required

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