Apprentice (Process Controller)

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Apprentice Process Controller in the wastewater treatment sector. You'll gain hands-on experience ensuring the smooth operation of wastewater treatment works while adhering to strict health and safety regulations. This role not only offers a chance to work as part of a dedicated team but also provides essential training to develop vital skills in communication, problem-solving, and organization. Over a 36-month apprenticeship, you'll achieve a recognized qualification, setting you on a path to a rewarding career in the water industry. Join a forward-thinking company committed to providing excellent water services to the North West of England.

Benefits

Accommodation provided during training

Hands-on training experience

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control wastewater treatment works effectively.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Education

Water Industry Treatment Process Technician Level 3

Job description

As an Apprentice Process Controller (Wastewater Treatment), you’ll learn how to:

• Ensure our customers' wastewater is taken care of by learning how to operate and control our wastewater treatment works
• Work as a team to ensure our wastewater treatment works run smoothly and comply with strict health and safety and environmental regulations
• Follow our site procedures and standards to ensure that all the processes that we use are working to their full potential

Key Details

Vacancy Title: Apprentice (Process Controller)

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: Carlisle Wastewater Treatment Works Willow Holme Road, Willowholme Industrial Estate, Willowholme CA2 5SH

Wage Frequency: Custom

Number of Vacancies: 1

Vacancy Reference Number: 1000298278

Key Dates:

Apply From: 27/01/2025

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

Interview Begin From:

Possible Start Date: 2025-09-03 00:00:00

Training

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 one working week out of every month, learning new theory and skills at our technical training centre in Bolton. If you’re from outside of the area, accommodation will be provided for this period, excluding weekends.

Skills Required

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