Apprentice (Water Network)

United Utilities

Apprenticeship summary

Want to be part of building a greener, healthier & stronger North West? We’ll provide you with industry leading skills & the experience you’ll need to succeed in your career. Join us as a water network apprentice you’ll learn to operate & look after all of the kit we use to produce, treat & deliver water to homes & businesses across the North West.

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Closing date: February 19, 2025

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Wage:
£19,000 a year
Total hours per week:
37
Expected duration (weeks):
156
Positions (available):
2
Date posted:
January 24, 2025
Possible start date:
September 3, 2025
Apprenticeship level:

Advanced

As an Apprentice Water Network Technician, you’ll learn how to:

  • Operate and look after all of the kit we use to produce, treat and deliver water to homes and businesses across the North West
  • Resolve customer queries
  • Respond to water quality complaints
  • Support the business during incidents and events
  • Look after all our pipes, mains and pumping stations

Your apprenticeship will last 36 months, and successful apprentices will achieve a Water Industry Network Technician, Level: 3 Standard, endorsed by the Institute for Apprenticeships.

For the first two years of your apprenticeship, you’ll spend your time learning the ropes as a water network delivery apprentice. After this time, you’ll be assigned to a specific water network role, as a water network technician or a water customer technician, enabling you to become an expert in your field. 

  • Every apprentice is guaranteed a permanent position at the end of their scheme as long as they meet all necessary standards and behaviour criteria throughout the programme.

Employer

United Utilities

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.

Training

Training Provider:

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard:

Water industry network technician (level 3)