Apprentice Process Controller (Wastewater Treatment)

jobs24.co.uk; Bolton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Apprentice Process Controller in Wastewater Treatment! This exciting 36-month apprenticeship offers hands-on experience and structured training, ensuring you gain the necessary skills to succeed in the water industry. You'll work closely with dedicated mentors and have the chance to engage with the community, inspiring the next generation while managing essential wastewater processes. With a starting salary of £19,000 and numerous perks, including a contribution towards driving lessons, this role is a fantastic springboard for your career. Be part of a team that values diversity and inclusion, and secure your future in a vital industry.

Benefits

Starting salary of £19,000

Annual salary increase based on performance

26 days of leave (excluding bank holidays)

£500 contribution towards driving lessons

Structured training and mentorship

Guaranteed permanent position after apprenticeship

Networking opportunities

Engagement with community events

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and a Science or Technology subject required.
• Willingness to learn and manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control wastewater treatment works.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage work/college balance and communicate within teams.

Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Communication

Education

5 GCSEs or equivalent, grades A-C or grades 9-4

Job description

You'll have a dedicated tutor, mentor, and manager to support you every step of the way. All we ask is that you're willing to learn, work well as part of a team, and manage your time and workload effectively. As an Apprentice Process Controller (Wastewater Treatment), you'll learn how to:

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

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. We're looking for someone keen to gain hands-on experience, develop practical skills, and achieve the standards needed to succeed in this role. This can be a bit of a messy job dealing with the things our customers flush down the loo, so you'll need to be prepared to get your hands dirty.

You'll be expected to:

1. Manage a work/college balance.
2. Work and communicate within multiple teams/work areas.
3. Take responsibility for own learning and workload.

You'll need to have:

1. 5 GCSEs or equivalent, grades A-C or grades 9-4, which must include Maths, English, and a Science or Technology subject.

Secure your future - Every apprentice is guaranteed a permanent position at the end of their scheme. A springboard to your career - You'll receive structured training, a dedicated mentor, and high-quality learning to help shape your career. Inspire the next generation - You'll have the chance to represent United Utilities at key events across the region, engaging with young people to bring careers in the water industry to life. Reward and benefits - There are lots of perks, including a starting salary of £19,000, which will increase each year based on performance. Be part of the UU family - You'll have the chance to network, bond, and learn from your colleagues and fellow apprentices.

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. Once you've completed your apprenticeship, you'll be asked to join part of a formal standby rota, which may require you to do some out-of-hours work. Don't worry, your training will prepare you for this, but we do advise that you apply for a vacancy that's relatively easy for you to get to, as we would need you to travel to the site quickly if you're called out during standby. You will need to be mobile in this role; we'll contribute up to £500 towards driving lessons and tests to help to get you on the road!

We need fantastic people to help us deliver a great service to the public. We are committed to reaching and recruiting from every community, supporting our employees to achieve their full potential, and ensuring everyone feels valued and included, regardless of gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, or social background. If you are offered a job with us, a number of pre-employment checks will need to be carried out before your appointment can be confirmed. Any offer of employment with United Utilities will be subject to a satisfactory report from the Disclosure Scotland/ the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Are you ready to live your future? Do you want to be part of building a greener, healthier, and stronger North West? Come and join us! With a range of award-winning roles on offer, you're sure to find your perfect career here at United Utilities. We'll provide you with industry-leading knowledge, skills, and the experience you need to succeed in your chosen field.

Our apprentices are well looked after, with a generous salary, 26 days of leave (excluding bank holidays), a £500 contribution towards learning to drive, and many more benefits.