Apprentice Water Operative

As a vital member of the team, some of your key responsibities will include:

Excavate holes using safe digging methods to avoid damage to underground utility apparatus Move materials, plant and equipment Install pipes and fittings to the appropriate standards, ensuring, in particular, that good jointing and hygiene practices are followed Maintain site, vehicle, plant and equipment tidiness and security. Carry out safety checks and inspections on vehicles, plant, equipment and sites and maintain safety, environmental and quality records.

Training:

As a apprentice with United Infrastructure, you’ll be given a real job from day one where you will gain hands-on industry experience, and the knowledge required to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. You’ll get a generous holiday allowance, Christmas shutdown, and a tailored benefits portal that allows you to choose the right benefits for you.

In order to fully develop in your role, you will be enrolled onto the Level 2 Water Network Operative apprenticeship qualification with our training partner WaterTrain. You will attend classroom-based workshops at our office in Washington, approximately every other month in addition to one-to-one support from your tutor. They will also meet regularly with you and your line manager to ensure you are progressing through your programme. 

Training Outcome:

You will be fully supported to continue your professional development upon completion of this programme. 

Employer Description:

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure – Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators. Social Infrastructure - Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working