Apprentice (Process Controller)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Apprentice Process Controller in Wastewater Treatment. This exciting opportunity allows you to learn how to operate and control wastewater treatment works while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. You'll work closely with a dedicated team, gaining valuable skills in problem-solving, communication, and attention to detail. Over a 36-month apprenticeship, you'll achieve a Level 3 Water Industry Treatment Process Technician standard, setting the foundation for a rewarding career in the water industry. If you're eager to make a difference and contribute to essential services, this apprenticeship is perfect for you.

Benefits

Accommodation provided during training

Hands-on experience

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong communication and attention to detail are essential for this role.
• Teamwork and problem-solving skills are crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate and control wastewater treatment works.
• Work with a team to ensure compliance with health and safety 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

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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: Stockport Wastewater Treatment Works, Heathside Park Road, Stockport, SK3 0PT

Wage Frequency: Custom

Number of Vacancies: 1

Vacancy Reference Number: 1000297832

Key Dates

Apply From: 25/01/2025

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

Interview Begin From: TBD

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 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