Water Industry Asset Maintenance Technician Apprentice

OCU Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

OCU Group is seeking a Water Industry Asset Maintenance Technician Apprentice in Nottingham. You will work with experienced engineers to maintain and optimise water and wastewater assets across the Midlands, gaining hands-on site experience while learning about critical infrastructure.

The programme lasts about 36 months, starts with Level 3 apprenticeship, requires GCSEs and a UK driving licence (or working towards).

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent at passing grades.
• Full UK driving licence (or working towards) required.
• Enrolled on Level 3 Water Industry Asset Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with inspecting equipment and planned maintenance.
• Support repairs and fault finding on water and wastewater assets.
• Learn on-site operations across Midlands locations.
• Adhere to safety and environmental standards on site.

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

Education

5 GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

Water Industry Asset Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Department: Water

Employment Type: Apprentice

Location: Nottingham

Reporting To: Harry Mouquet

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.