Apprentice Water Network Operative

This is an exciting time to join United Living on our Apprenticeship Programme as the business continues to grow, and we have a significant order book of secured future projects.

Our Infrastructure Services business delivers critical resilient infrastructure that improves daily life by partnering with our clients to achieve sustainable outcomes for their customers and communities. You will join our Water division, who are a national provider of infrastructure and non-infrastructure water and wastewater services to UK water utility companies.

We are looking for a cohort of apprentices to join the team. Some of your key responsibilities 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 to vehicles, plant, equipment and sites and maintain safety, environmental and quality records

Training:

As an apprentice with United Living, 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 be inspired and stretched professionally, but fully supported by an expert network of colleagues, as you work to build the foundations for a career within United Living, and the construction industry.

As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto the Level 2 Water Network Operative Apprenticeship. The programme is 18-21 months long and will be delivered by one of our training partners. The training will include guided discussions and workshops as well as independent learning and collation of your portfolio of evidence. You will also receive one-to-one support from your tutor or coach and they will also meet regularly with you and your line manager to ensure you are progressing through your programme.

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship programme, you will have achieved:

Level 2 Water Network Operative Apprenticeship

Training Outcome:
You will be fully supported to continue your professional development upon completion of this programme

Employer Description:
United Living is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK, comprised of four complementary businesses. We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future. We invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation. Building a diverse, inclusive, and equal working environment in which everyone is welcomed and encouraged to be themselves, is a commitment we are dedicated to. We believe that having a diverse workforce not only sets us up for success, but it allows for greater opportunities for innovation, adaptability, and wide-ranging capabilities. We empower our people, and our communities, to champion diversity and change every day. We are a fast-paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business. We welcome challengers, innovators and people who embrace change to establish yourself in a creative environment that champions freedom of expression and supports you in your personal and professional development – because together, we achieve more.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Physical fitness