Apprentice Technical Operator - Water SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED

Apprenticeship programmes are a great way to earn and learn! In this apprenticeship you will learn how to carry out routine daily operational tasks on treatment works including treatment processes, security, safety and housekeeping, how to treat water to a wholesome standard and escalating concerns to senior members of staff how to carry out first line maintenance and water sampling.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 24 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £17,194.00

    *Annual bonus up to £1,500 (based on company performance) *25 days holiday + bank holidays (ability to buy/sell) *Leading pension scheme *Annual salary increase whilst on programme *Salary increase when you move into your first job & more!

  • Working week

    A typical working week for this role is usually Mon -Fri 7.30am to 3:30pm, however there may be flexibility around the structure of your working hours, team and line manager dependent.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    28 Aug 2023

  • Date posted

    30 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000127657

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

You’ll be supported every step of the way, by your line manager and mentor.

Working alongside our technical operations team, you’ll:

  • Work with clean water and apply treatment processes to make it wholesome for the customers we serve every day
  • You will play a large part in controlling the supply of water to meet the daily demand meaning you will engage with internal and external customers for example: contractors, regulators, colleagues, and our communities

Furthermore:

  • You’ll fault find on treatment processes and assets, receive and store chemical deliveries, assess and optimise energy on site and carry out site checks for safety, security, and productivity purposes, reporting any faults, issues and concerns that need escalation

What you will learn: 

  • How to carry out routine daily operational tasks on treatment works including treatment processes, security, safety, and housekeeping
  • How to treat water to a wholesome standard, escalating concerns to senior members of staff
  • How to carry out first line maintenance and water sampling
  • How to work safely and report hazards and/or take appropriate action to resolve
  • How to safely disinfect plant, assets, tools, and equipment, which will provide a clean environment for water production

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Within our technical operations  team you will complete the Level 2 Water Process Operative apprenticeship standard allowing you to develop the skills & experience required to become an expert within our technical operations  team.
  • You’ll combine on-the-job learning with formal, nationally recognised development training. A personal development llan will help drive your career progression, set, agreed & regularly reviewed with your line manager
  • English and maths qualifications form a mandatory part of all apprenticeships and must be completed before an apprentice can pass through gateway

 

What we're looking for

We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long-term.

We’d love you to be someone with…

  • A ‘can do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions and who takes pride in their work
  • A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment 
  • Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving
  • No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so you’ll need to be quick on your feet to respond! 
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams
  • Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences
  • Ability to travel freely across our patch to visit different sites and travel to meetings and training days 
  • Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment 
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions to serve our customers and protect the environment

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • By the end of this programme, you will take up operational technician role, where you will be able to put your skills to action. You’ll be supported every step of the way, by your line manager and mentor for your career in Severn Trent.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

Other Functional Skills English & Maths (Grade Level 1) Desired

Things to consider

* Should you have not already achieved Level 1 English and Maths at the point of your application, you must achieve this prior to completion of your apprenticeship.

About the employer

Taking care of ‘one of life’s essentials’ – it’s our purpose and we want you to be part of it. Supplying wholesome drinking water, treating wastewater and recycling this back to the environment responsibly is no mean feat. We serve around 8 million people across the Midlands and Wales and unlike other businesses, our delivery is non-negotiable. It’s a matter of life. Many of our employees are also our customers, so we truly take pride in what we do! Employing people from across our communities and beyond, Severn Trent is an exciting and inclusive place to work – a place where you can be curious, can be ‘Wonderfully You’ and where you can truly make an impact to our environment, now and for future generations.

Employer

SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED

Address

Severn Trent Water

Boughton

Chester

CH3 5DW

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Training

Training provider

SEVERN TRENT PLC

Apprenticeship standard

Water process operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please click on the link within this advert to apply, this will bring you to the role on our website, where you can then click 'Apply Now' and start your Application. This includes an application form, and online assessments. If you pass the required online assessments, you'll find out after applications close if we're able to invite you to an online assessment centre which will be held between 17th April and 12th May over Zoom

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 24 Mar 2023