Apprentice (Hub Technical Officer)

As an Apprentice Hub Technical Officer, you’ll:

Learn about the end-to-end Wastewater System from customers homes to treated effluent being returned to the environment Support the daily operation of the Wastewater County hub Analyse, report on and identify opportunities for proactive interventions and efficiency opportunities across the Wastewater System Learn a wide range of wastewater treatment technical skills to effectively monitor and control assets across a County Develop well-developed IT, numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver operational and financial performance targets Gain excellent presentation and written and oral communication skills Develop excellent knowledge and practical experience of wastewater treatment processes including operational best operational Gain an understanding of future regulatory requirements within wastewater operations

Training:
Your apprenticeship will last 36 months, and successful apprentices will achieve a Water Industry Treatment Process Technician, Level: 3 (wastewater pathway) standard, endorsed by the Institute for Apprenticeships During your first year, you’ll spend 1 week every month for 12 months working from Bolton Technical Training Centre during the working week (Monday - Friday). 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

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience