Reservoir Engineering Apprentice

As our Reservoir Engineering Apprentice you will:

Work as part of the team to deliver excellent performance by understanding how their individual performance links into achieving the team’s wider objectives Operation and maintenance of raw water assets achieving financial targets for unit costs within regulatory compliance Operation and maintenance of assets in accordance with WRAP guidelines to deliver the optimum resource Maintaining and promoting a safe working environment Compliance with statutory requirements (Water Quality, Environment Agency, H&S, The Reservoirs Act, Water Industries Act 1991) Liaise with other bodies where necessary to resolve/implement. Responding to external customer enquiries and complaints, investigate problems, identify solutions (Estate owners, Planning Authorities, National Parks, Environment Agency and Farmers) Awareness of the interaction of activities on other parts of the business and communication and liaison with internal customers in such circumstances. (Planning issues, Herbicide spraying, Private spring supplies) As part of this role, you will be required to work within confined spaces therefore any successful candidate must pass strict medical criteria including, BMI, vision, blood pressure, hearing, and Spirometry tests to ensure your full safety when working in hazardous environments

Training:

Water Environment Worker Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

Bridgwater & Taunton College deliver this apprenticeship on a blended learning programme through regular webinars, self directed learning and on a block release basis This includes staying away from home which is paid for by the company

Training Outcome:
The role comes with a progression plan which links to pay increases and training opportunities Progression can include leadership skills and roles to include team leading/management across the organisation

Employer Description:
Our Funded Learning team work closely with teams across the business to offer as many quality opportunities as possible to support the building of knowledge, skills and behaviours for our learners to use in the workplace. Each apprentice will benefit from a support network including former apprentices who have been on similar journeys and a central support team who will make sure your training provider delivers a quality programme. Complemented by employability workshops, experiential team building sessions and social activities, our apprentice remain strong as a cohort throughout their career at Yorkshire Water.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, a typical working day could be 8.00am - 4.00pm. This role requires travel to remote locations

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working,Physical fitness,Driving licence