Apprentice Technical Operative
Avove Utilities
Derby, Role is available in the North West
Closes tomorrow (Sunday 3 August 2025)
Posted on 18 July 2025
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Summary
This role is an Apprentice Technical Operative . You will study a Level 3 Utilities Engineering Technician Qualification which will take around 36 months to complete in total including the end point assessments (EPA) and you will work with our specialist training provider on this. You will work 40 hours per week onsite.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Utilities engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday
40 hours per week
Start and finish times to be discussed
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 15 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
- Getting involved in pre-award client site visits
- Learning about the tendering process and assisting estimating engineers
- Working with our Design team to understand the scope and solution of the project
- Attending buildability, Access, Lifting & Maintenance and Hazards in Operations meetings
- Learning to understand Health & Safety responsibilities and requirements
- Using engineering data and documentation to help deliver projects
- Learn to maintain mechanical devices and equipment
- Carry out engineering activities – fault finding, pre and post-installation checks and assisting enabling works
- Fault diagnosis
- Preventative maintenance
- Assisting in operation of plant until handover to the client
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- 26 Orient Way, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8BY
- Role is available in the North West, WA5 8WD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED
Training course
Utilities engineering technician (level 3)
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Training schedule
- We are committed to giving all our apprentices the required number of off the job training hours per week to dedicate to your studies and time to attend training with your apprenticeship provider
- You will work online with our training provider as well as taking part in assessor visits
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above)
Desirable qualifications
Other in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
About this employer
We design, build, and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.
https://www.avove.co.uk/early-careers/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
24 days holiday plus bank holidays Apprentice bonus scheme Support with paid driving lessons for those apprentices eligible Company pension scheme Life assurance Family friendly policies
After this apprenticeship
- Post apprenticeship you will move onto our career path framework with opportunity to specialise in your role or progress and learn other aspects of Comissioning
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Avove Utilities
Gill Roberts
early.careers@avove.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332600.
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Closes tomorrow (Sunday 3 August 2025)
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