Apprentice Water Network Operative

United Living Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in Leeds seeks apprentices to join their Water division. You will gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 2 Water Network Operative Apprenticeship. Responsibilities include excavating, moving materials, and installing pipes. Applicants should have GCSEs at Grade 3-1/D-G or Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths, alongside a commitment to company values.

Benefits

Career Development

Employee Networks

Health and Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Achieved or predicted GCSEs at Grade 3-1/D-G or Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Mathematics.
• Good level of physical fitness and able to work outdoors in all weather.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Excavate holes using safe digging methods to avoid damage to underground utility apparatus.
• Move materials, plant and equipment.
• Install pipes and fittings to the appropriate standards ensuring good jointing and hygiene practices.

Skills

Good organisation

Time management

Communication skills

Basic IT skills

Physical fitness

Education

GCSEs at Grade 3-1/D-G

Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Client:

United Living Group

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

01.08.2025

Expiry Date:

15.09.2025

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Job Description

This is an exciting time to join United Living on our Apprenticeship Programme as the business continues to grow and we have a significant order book of secured future projects.

Our Infrastructure Services business delivers critical resilient infrastructure that improves daily life by partnering with our clients to achieve sustainable outcomes for their customers and communities. You will join our Water division who are a national provider of infrastructure and non-infrastructure water and wastewater services to UK water utility companies.

We are looking for a cohort of apprentices to join the team. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Excavate holes using safe digging methods to avoid damage to underground utility apparatus
• Move materials, plant and equipment
• Install pipes and fittings to the appropriate standards ensuring, in particular, that good jointing and hygiene practices are followed.
• Maintain site, vehicle, plant and equipment tidiness and security.
• Carry out safety checks and inspections to vehicles, plant, equipment and sites and maintain safety, environmental and quality records.

As an Apprentice with United Living, you’ll be given a real job from day one where you will gain hands-on industry experience, and the knowledge required to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. You’ll be inspired and stretched professionally, but fully supported by an expert network of colleagues, as you work to build the foundations for a career within United Living, and the construction industry.

As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto the Level 2 Water Network Operative Apprenticeship. The programme is 18-21 months long and will be delivered by one of our training partners. The training will include guided discussions and workshops as well as independent learning and collation of your portfolio of evidence. You will also receive one-to-one support from your tutor or coach and they will also meet regularly with you and your line manager to ensure you are progressing through your programme.

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship programme, you will have achieved:

• Level 2 Water Network OperativeApprenticeship.

Qualifications

In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have achieved, or be predicted to achieve in Summer 2025:

• GCSEs at Grade 3-1/D-Gor Level 1 Functional Skills inEnglish and Mathematics
• BasicIT skills and able to use Microsoft Office packages e.g. Outlook, Word, etc.
• Good organisation, time management and communication skills.
• Good level of physical fitness and able to work outdoors in all weather
• Valid UK driving licence

You should also be available to start full-time work in September 2025 and have:

• The commitment to live and breathe our company values during your work and studies.
• The motivation and dedication to successfully complete your apprenticeship programme.

Additional Information

We are committed to nurturing your creativity, encouraging the freedom to express yourself and fostering a supportive culture that values both personal and professional development. United Living are on an exciting journey of growth and innovation and our Apprentice programme will provide you with a solid foundation for you to develop your skills for the future and build your career with us.

• Career Development – from the moment you join, you’ll be supported to develop, grow your skill set and progress your career the way you want.
• Cultivate – access to our idea and innovation platform, empowering you to drive positive business change.
• Discounts – access to our leisure and shopping discounts and rewards platform.
• Employee Networks – opportunity to join our organisation wide employee networks such as our Veteran’s Network, Women’s Network, and Young People’s Network which is dedicated to supporting and retaining employees in the early stages of their careers and empowers young employees and future leaders through Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Social Value and Team Building initiatives.
• Health and Wellbeing Support – access to our employee programme which includes access to a virtual GP and Dentist, mental health support and counselling, fitness and nutrition, and financial and legal advice.
• Health Cash Plan
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Payroll Giving – the opportunity to donate regularly from your gross pay to support charities of your choice.
• Pension – you will be eligible to join our pension scheme which we will also contribute to.
• Personal Support Network – you will receive a dedicated buddy and mentor and will join an early careers community of peers that will support you forward every step of the way.
• Reward and Award Schemes – access to our long service awards and above and beyond rewards.
• Social Value – you will be encouraged to support social impact activities each year to support charities and local community organisations.

How to apply

Building a diverse, inclusive and equal working environment in which everyone is welcomed and encouraged to be themselves, is a commitment we are dedicated to. We believe that having a diverse workforce not only sets us up for success, but it allows for greater opportunities for innovation, adaptability and wide-ranging capabilities. We empower our people, and our communities, to champion diversity and change every day.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are proud to be a disability confident employer and are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our Early Careers team at[emailprotected] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process so we can discuss how we can support you.

If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, please click theI’m interestedbutton and submit an application. We recommend you apply as early as possible.