Apprentice (Scientist)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the water sector is offering an exciting apprenticeship for aspiring Laboratory Scientists. This unique opportunity allows you to gain hands-on experience while learning vital scientific skills to ensure the highest water quality standards. You will be trained by experts and have the chance to work with advanced equipment such as Ion Chromatography and Spectrometry. With a supportive team environment and a structured training program lasting 60 months, this apprenticeship is an excellent pathway to a rewarding career in the water industry. Join us and make a difference in your community!

Qualifications

• Key scientific skills for ensuring water quality.
• Ability to work with various equipment and follow safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Learn key scientific skills to ensure water quality.
• Work as part of a dedicated team in the science department.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

Laboratory Scientist (degree), Level 6 standard

Tools

Ion Chromatography

Colorimetry

Spectrometry

Job description

Apprentice (Scientist)

Apply From: 24/01/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Employer

United Utilities

Vacancy Description

As an Apprentice Laboratory Scientist, you’ll learn:

• Key scientific skills and how to ensure that the water that comes out of the tap is of the highest quality, ensuring our water is of the quality our customers have learnt to expect.
• How to work as part of a dedicated team focused on ensuring our water quality stays at the highest level.
• How to work with a wide range of equipment and systems, as well as follow the company’s rigorous health and safety standards.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice (Scientist)

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

Lingley Mere - Laboratories, Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington WA5 3LP

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

3

Vacancy Reference Number

1000297596

Key Dates

Apply From

24/01/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-02-19 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-09-03 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

Your apprenticeship will last 60 months, and successful apprentices will achieve a Laboratory Scientist (degree), Level 6 standard, endorsed by the Institute for Apprenticeships.

No two days are ever the same in our science department. Our talented team are always on the go as they work to ensure that the water that reaches our customers is always of the same high standard.

You’ll have the chance to join the team and learn key scientific skills while studying and working towards a rewarding career in the water industry.

You’ll get to grips with lots of different systems and activities that take place in our science department, including Ion Chromatography, Colorimetry, and Spectrometry.

Learning Provider

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Skills Required

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Initiative

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