Bioresources Operator Apprentice

YTL UK; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 20%

Career progression

Holiday entitlement 25 days (28 with/

Healthcare cover

Life assurance

Electric car lease via salary Sacrific

Referral bonus £1,000

Wellbeing platform

Volunteer day

Job summary

YTL UK is offering an Apprentice Bioresources Operator position in Trowbridge. You will work toward the Level 2 Water Process Operative (Water Recycling) Apprenticeship, delivered by YTL Academy.

This hands-on role involves operating, monitoring and maintaining equipment while learning on the job and gaining qualifications. You do not need previous experience; driving lessons are covered if you don’t hold a licence.

Qualifications

• No prior water industry experience required; attitude and willingness to learn.
• Driving licence? The employer will cover driving lessons if needed.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather and in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water treatment processes to deliver safe, reliable services.
• Take samples and tests to ensure water quality standards.
• Use digital systems to monitor performance and respond to issues.
• Inspect, maintain and troubleshoot equipment to keep operations running smoothly.
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures to protect people and the environment.
• Record and interpret operational data to support decisions.
• Work as part of a team to provide an essential service to customers and communities.

Skills

Practical

Problem solving

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Job description

Are you practical, curious and keen to learn new skills? Do you enjoy solving problems and want a career where no two days are the same?

We're looking for an Apprentice Bioresources Operator to join our team at Trowbridge. As part of this role, you'll work towards the Level 2 Water Process Operative (Water Recycling) Apprenticeship, delivered by YTL Academy.

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining valuable qualifications and hands-on experience while helping to run a key site that supports essential services for our communities. You'll be supported by experienced colleagues and will learn how to operate, monitor and maintain a wide range of equipment, systems and processes. As your confidence grows, you'll take on more responsibility and build the skills needed for a long-term career in the water industry.

What you'll do

On completion of this apprenticeship, you will be able to:

• operate and monitor water treatment processes to help deliver safe, reliable services
• take samples and carry out tests to ensure water quality standards are met
• use digital systems to monitor performance and respond to operational issues
• inspect, maintain and troubleshoot equipment to keep operations running smoothly
• follow health, safety and environmental procedures to protect people and the environment
• record and interpret operational data to support effective decision-making
• work as part of a team to provide an essential service to customers and communities.

This is an active, hands‑on role where you'll spend time working outdoors in all weather conditions while developing the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to become a qualified Bioresources Operator.

What you'll need

You don't need previous experience in the water industry. We're interested in your attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. If you currently do not hold a driving license, YTL UK will cover the cost of your driving lessons.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• enjoy practical work and solving problems
• are keen to learn new skills and gain qualifications
• can work well independently and as part of a team
• have a positive attitude and are willing to get involved
• are reliable and able to adapt to changing situations
• have good communication skills
• are comfortable working outdoors and in an industrial environment
• are comfortable working with wastewater and sewage treatment processes.

Apprenticeship Information:

Apprenticeship Qualification: Water process operative (Water Recycling) Level 2

Delivered by: YTL Academy

Duration: 18 months, plus an end-point assessment

Training provision
Training will be delivered by YTL Academy

• You will attend in-person tuition at the YTL Academy, alongside other apprentices, plus online training and sessions with a dedicated skills coach throughout.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access toan interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trainedmental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

• YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:
• WessexWater – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 450-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industrial, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail,environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.
We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.
If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.