Apprentice (Process Controller)

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Apprentice Process Controller in Wastewater Treatment. This role offers a unique chance to learn the ins and outs of wastewater management while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Over a 36-month apprenticeship, you will gain hands-on experience in operating treatment works and optimizing processes. With dedicated training at a technical centre and the support of a committed team, you will develop essential skills for a rewarding career in the water industry. Join a vital service that impacts millions and be part of a team that keeps the region flowing smoothly.

Benefits

Accommodation provided during training

Hands-on training experience

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship lasts 36 months, leading to a Level 3 Water Industry Treatment Process Technician qualification.
• Training includes one week per month at a technical training centre.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate and control wastewater treatment works.
• Work in a team to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Follow site procedures to optimize treatment processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Education

No formal education required

Job description

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Vacancy 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

Roose Road Cumbria LA13 0PP

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000297838

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

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 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.

Learning Provider

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

Contact Details

UU Early Careers Vacancy Type:

Skills Required

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

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