Water Technician Apprenticeship

AQUALOGIC LTD

GUILDFORD (GU5 0UY)

Closes on Monday 17 August 2026

Posted on 10 June 2026

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Summary

We are offering a fully funded Level 3 Water Technician Apprenticeship, combining hands-on technical training with structured learning. This role is ideal for those seeking a career in the environmental, engineering, or water treatment sectors with a good understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.

Wage

£15,600 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

• Months 1–6: £15,600.00
• Months 7–12: £18,962.00
• Months 13–18: £22,885.00

Training course
Water treatment technician (level 3)
Hours
9.00am - 5.00pm. Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends, if required.

37 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

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

What you will be doing

  • Supporting installation, servicing and refurbishment of pumps, dosing equipment, control panels, valves, calorifiers, and water tanks.
  • Conducting water quality risk assessments on hot & cold water systems, swimming pools, and spas.
  • Taking and analysing microbiological and chemical samples.
  • Carrying out condition surveys of control equipment and reporting defects.
  • Assisting with draining, disinfecting, and re-commissioning of water systems.
  • Recording measurements, system data, and preparing survey/inspection reports.
  • Carrying out both planned and reactive service visits.
  • Working in confined spaces, both above and below ground (full training provided).

Where you'll work

CLAREMONT
STONARDS BROW
SHAMLEY GREEN
GUILDFORD
GU5 0UY

Training

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

Training provider

THE S&A TRANSFORM GROUP LIMITED

Training course

Water treatment technician (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Understand, comply with and implement statutory health and safety regulations with regard to the tasks being undertaken.
  • Understand and implement organisational safety requirements for themselves and others, including responsibility and supervision for safe access to water systems and the handling of chemicals.
  • Maintain a safe environment for other building occupants during water treatment operations including any relevant signage and notifications.
  • They should be able to contribute to the development of operational solutions and improvements e.g. safer working practices.
  • Gather system data to enable the correct selection of operational resources that may be required e.g. access equipment (ladders, scaffold or cherry picker).
  • Complete work task risk assessments and develop work plans and method statements for the task(s) involved.
  • Ensure the suitability and correct operating condition of resources and equipment for the work tasks involved. This can include test equipment, chemical dosing equipment, water pumps and other specialised equipment.
  • Identification of suitable sampling and application points in a water system
  • Assessment of relevant test parameters and sampling plan for specific water systems
  • Performance assessment and evaluation of water system conditions and operations utilising specific monitoring equipment
  • Application of water treatment programmes to specific water system types e.g. cooling towers, steam boilers, heating and chilled systems etc.
  • Interpretation of test results and development of treatment programme improvements and recommendations
  • Identify, evaluate and resolve practical and technical problems encountered, assess suitability of the chemical and physical water treatment options employed and implement the required improvements to the treatment programme or service delivery.
  • Use resources effectively including their own time management, the appropriate competence of staff chosen for the operation involved, the efficient use of staff resources and management of equipment required for specific work tasks.
  • Communicate effectively. Use oral, written, electronic and IT based methods and systems for the accurate communication of technical information to other staff involved and all levels of site management. Review this information and agree actions with the relevant people involved. This can include the use, management and training with regard to electronic log systems for the storage of water system sampling and analytical results, practical demonstration of testing procedures and presentation of reports.
  • Maintain level of competence commensurate with job role. Identify and recognise personal training needs and undertake suitable training when required. Complete and record CPD necessary to maintain and enhance competence.
  • Design, specify and recommend chemical water treatment programmes taking account of water supply quality and system operating conditions
  • Evaluate the suitability of alternative physical and chemical water treatment programmes for specific water systems and applications
  • Give presentations and demonstrations to customer/site personnel regarding treatment recommendations and control requirements
  • Assess the performance of a water system treatment programmes and provide recommendations for improvement
  • Organise, construct, manage and report review meetings with customers/site personnel
  • Complete water system surveys and produce system diagrams appropriate to the presentation of system data e.g. layout of the treatment plant within the system location
  • Evaluate and design appropriate water treatment equipment installations
  • Install, commission and service water treatment equipment
  • Assess the performance of a water system treatment programme
  • Supervise a team and manage the health, safety and environment of a water treatment equipment installation and/or operation
  • Carry out site/system investigations and surveys
  • Prepare water system diagrams and drawings
  • Assess the comparative risk of Legionellosis presented by specific water systems
  • Identify remedial, improvement and management actions required to minimise any risk presented
  • Prepare and present the assessment report findings to customer/site personnel
  • Review the implementation of remedial actions recommended in the risk assessment e.g. pipework changes, insulation and review the employment of management controls e.g. temperature monitoring programmes, system analysis results
  • Complete water system surveys and produce system diagrams appropriate for the direction and management of a cleaning/disinfection project
  • Understand and apply chemical cleaning and disinfection programmes for specific water systems
  • Install, commission and service temporary operations equipment required to complete the project e.g. flushing pump stations, side stream filtration, cooling tower packing
  • Assess the performance and progress of a water treatment cleaning/disinfection operation by sample analysis and make adjustments to the programme as required
  • Supervise a team of Water Treatment Operatives and any associated subcontractors.
  • Produce a method statement and control scheme to manage the health, safety and environment during the various phases of a project.

Training schedule

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

Requirements

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Working in confined spaces
  • Physically fit

Other requirements

Full UK Drivers License.

 

About this employer

Aqualogic is a specialist water hygiene, water treatment, and pump maintenance company. They help businesses, healthcare providers, residential buildings, and commercial properties ensure their water systems are safe, compliant, and working correctly.

http://www.aqualogic.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Full PPE provided.
  • On-the-job training with experienced engineers and surveyors.
  • Pension scheme and career development opportunities in mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering.

After this apprenticeship

To be confirmed by the employer.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE S&A TRANSFORM GROUP LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036017.

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Closes on Monday 17 August 2026