Apprentice Drainage Operative

GREEN SPARK (ENVIRONMENTAL) LIMITED

Doncaster (DN4 5PN)

Closes in 17 days (Friday 12 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 August 2025

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Summary

The Apprentice will be part of the field-based team and will be required to learn a number of different duties this may include support on drainage, tanker services and civils work.

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Drainage network operative (level 2)
Hours
Shifts be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

The Apprentice will be part of the field-based team and will be required to learn a number of different duties this may include support on drainage, tanker services and civils work.

Part of the role is learning to assess, survey and route mapping drainage systems across various commercial sites in the UK alongside a trained engineer. Your work will directly contribute to assisting our customers in their efficient wastewater management and protection of the environment. The role will also involve work as second man on the tanker services team.

You will work cross-functionally as part of the Green Spark team with an expectation to take on work outside of your core remit to develop, support and strengthen Green Spark to deliver profitable growth. We will support your training and development over an 18 month period.

The nature of the work means that this role requires physical fitness, and a willingness to work outdoors for most of the time. A flexible approach to working hours is needed. You will need to work as part of the whole drainage field team and at times this may require taking part in the on-call rota for evenings and weekends.

Some of the work may also need to be completed out of core working hours or overnight on some sites. Extensive travel and at times working and staying away from home is to be expected.

Where you'll work

Lakeside Business Park
Carolina Way
Doncaster
DN4 5PN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

PROFESSIONAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED

Training course

Drainage network operative (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Apply fault-finding techniques in the drainage system.
  • Use equipment including CCTV, push rods and sewer sensors.
  • Identify and resolve common issues in the drainage system.
  • Escalate issues in line with responsibilities.
  • Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks.
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOP).
  • Work in accordance with water and environment protection regulations, standards and guidance.
  • Clean and maintain tools and equipment, for example check oil levels and apply grease.
  • Use drainage operative tools and equipment, including jetting equipment.
  • Fill jetting unit saddle tank.
  • Apply safety practices and techniques. Signage, lighting and guarding.
  • Conduct housekeeping for example, tidy work area.
  • Communicate with others verbally, for example with colleagues, customers and stakeholders.
  • Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
  • Record task information – paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers’ documentation, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
  • Interpret asset maps and plans and update where appropriate.
  • Follow procedures in line with environmental regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Apply sustainability principles.
  • Follow equity, diversity and inclusion policies.
  • Carry out and record learning and development activities.
  • Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Follow quality assurance procedures to confirm that the blockage has been removed.
  • Apply fault-finding techniques in the drainage system.
  • Use equipment including CCTV, push rods and sewer sensors.
  • Identify and resolve common issues in the drainage system.
  • Escalate issues in line with responsibilities.
  • Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks.
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOP).
  • Work in accordance with water and environment protection regulations, standards and guidance.
  • Clean and maintain tools and equipment, for example check oil levels and apply grease.
  • Use drainage operative tools and equipment, including jetting equipment.
  • Fill jetting unit saddle tank.
  • Apply safety practices and techniques. Signage, lighting and guarding.
  • Conduct housekeeping for example, tidy work area.
  • Communicate with others verbally, for example with colleagues, customers and stakeholders.
  • Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
  • Record task information – paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers’ documentation, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
  • Interpret asset maps and plans and update where appropriate.
  • Follow procedures in line with environmental regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Apply sustainability principles.
  • Follow equity, diversity and inclusion policies.
  • Carry out and record learning and development activities.
  • Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Follow quality assurance procedures to confirm that the blockage has been removed.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 2 / E)
  • Maths (grade 2 / E)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Some of the work may also need to be completed out of core working hours or overnight on some sites. Extensive travel and at times working and staying away from home is to be expected.

About this employer

Ensure legal compliance with our comprehensive environmental services tailored to meet regulatory requirements. From pollution prevention to drainage maintenance, we've got your legal obligations covered. Trust us to keep you compliant and protect your business. Our environmental compliance services are tailored to assist your business in meeting current legislation related to public watercourse and private land pollution. Enjoy peace of mind, minimise fines for non-compliance, and safeguard your brand. Explore our passport to compliance subscription for cost-effective access to the following services.

After this apprenticeship

Possible opportunity to progress onto full time employment.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PROFESSIONAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000338638.

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Closes in 17 days (Friday 12 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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