Water Industry Asset Maintenance Technician Apprentice

OCU; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU Group in Nottingham offers a Level 3 Water Industry Asset Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship. You’ll work with experienced engineers across Midlands water assets, gaining hands-on maintenance, inspection, repairs and fault finding on critical infrastructure.

The programme lasts about 36 months, requires 5 GCSEs and a full UK driving licence, and includes travel to multiple operational sites. Apply by emailing [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) required for Level 3 Apprenticeship.
• Full UK driving licence required or in progress due to site travel.
• Enrolment on Level 3 Water Industry Asset Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment and carry out planned maintenance on water assets.
• Support repairs and fault finding across sites in the Midlands.
• Travel to multiple operational sites and work safely as part of a team.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Education

5 GCSEs (or equivalent)

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Description

You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and technicians to help maintain and optimise water and wastewater treatment assets across the Midlands. From inspecting equipment and carrying out planned maintenance to supporting repairs and fault finding, you’ll gain practical experience on operational sites while learning how critical infrastructure supports local communities.

Department

Water

Location

Nottingham

Description

You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and technicians to help maintain and optimise water and wastewater treatment assets across the Midlands. From inspecting equipment and carrying out planned maintenance to supporting repairs and fault finding, you’ll gain practical experience on operational sites while learning how critical infrastructure supports local communities.

Perfect For

Individuals starting their career or anyone looking to build a career in the water and environmental infrastructure sector.

You’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn, taking pride in working safely, doing the right thing, and helping to maintain the water and wastewater assets that support local communities. You’ll enjoy practical, hands-on work, problem solving, and working as part of a team while travelling across the Midlands to support essential infrastructure at a range of water and wastewater sites.

Entry Requirements

For our Level 3 Apprenticeship, you’ll need 5 GCSEs or equivalent at passing grades. This programme offers a mix of practical experience and theoretical learning, with a focus on more technical or specialised roles to help you build expertise.

As this role involves travelling to a variety of operational sites across the Midlands, a full UK driving licence is required (or working towards).

Training Programme

You will be enrolled on the Level 3 Water Industry Asset Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship. A structured programme lasting approximately 36 months.

To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing [e-mail].