Drainage – Apprentice

Apprenticeship summary

Start building your future with Ipsum. As a Drainage Apprentice, you’ll develop practical skills, work on real projects, and learn from experienced crews in a supportive team environment – all while earning and progressing your career.

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Closing date: July 27, 2026

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Wage:

£17,000 a year

Total hours per week:

40

Expected duration (weeks):

104

Positions (available):

10

Date posted:

July 10, 2026

Possible start date:

September 28, 2026

Apprenticeship level:

Intermediate

Ensure compliance with respect to Health and Safety, Quality and Environment
Ensure company policies are always adhered to
Ensure all site related incidents are reported
Contribute and react swiftly to resolve problems before they escalate
Work closely with associated Technicians & Engineers, ensuring all aspects of work are completed on site
Contribute towards producing high quality results, reports and feedback
Always establish good relationships and communication and resolve issues and early resolution of any potential problems
You need to be flexible too: we operate 24/7 so there will be early starts, weekend working and an out-of-hours working across the UK
Whilst taking instruction from those around you it’s imperative that you respect those in higher positions as well as our clients and their customers
You will adhere to all escalation processes, whether internal or external
In all activities you will be an essential part of the team which comes with responsibility

Water Process Operative Level 2
Training will take place at Construction Skills and Innovation Centre, Cannington via block weeks, as well as online. There will be a requirement to stay in accommodation which will be arranged by the employer

Successful apprentices may progress into permanent operational roles, specialist drainage positions, or further qualifications and leadership opportunities within the business.

Employer

IPSUM UTILITIES LIMITED

We are committed to delivering outstanding customer service every job, every day.Customer Focus: Championing ‘The Ipsum Way’ Guiding Principles Always do the right thing and never compromise on safety Always take ownership and have real pride in what you do Never ignore a problem – if we get it wrong, we will always fix it Always clarify and never make assumptions Always keep everyone informed at all times Always check with the customer that the job has gone well Above all else, make sure the customer knows and feels you are entirely trustworthy, knowledgeable, and really care.

Training

Training Provider:

UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP

Apprenticeship standard:

Water network operative (level 2)