Apprentice (Field Service Engineer - Instrumentation)

As an Apprentice Field Service Engineer - Instrumentation, you’ll learn how to:

Install, repair and maintain our process instrumentation, control and automation systems, ensuring our wastewater assets are available and are working correctly, helping to keep services running smoothly for our customers Work as part of a dedicated team focussed on ensuring our plants continue to operate at maximum efficiency Work with a wide range of equipment, be able to identify any faults and carry out routine maintenance, following the company’s rigorous health and safety standards Schedule maintenance activity and how to organise your workload effectively

Training:
Your apprenticeship will last 48 months, and successful apprentices will achieve a Utilities Engineering Technician, Level: 3 standard, endorsed by the Institute for Apprenticeships. During your first year, you’ll spend 8 months working from Bolton Technical Training Centre during the working week (Monday - Wednesday) If you’re from outside of the area, accommodation will be provided by United Utilities during this period, excluding weekends

Training Outcome:
Every apprentice is guaranteed a permanent position at the end of their scheme

Employer Description:
United Utilities is responsible for water and wastewater services in the North West of England. Our purpose is to provide great water and more for the North West. We deliver 1.8 billion litres of water a day to more than 3 million homes and businesses in the North West, as well as treating all the wastewater which disappears around the U-bend. Keeping the region flowing relies on a vast behind the scenes operation, involving hundreds of reservoirs, treatment works and pumping stations; thousands of kilometres of water pipes and sewers and a 5,000 strong workforce.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm Once you’ve completed your apprenticeship you’ll be asked to join part of a formal standby rota, which may require you to do some out of hours work.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience