Level 3 Apprentice Field Service Engineer - Instrumentation (Wastewater)

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Are you ready to live your future? Do you want to be part of building a greener, healthier, and stronger North West? Come and join us! We’ll provide you with industry-leading skills and the experience you need to succeed in your chosen field.

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Closing date: February 23, 2026

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Wage:

£20,000 a year

Total hours per week:

37

Expected duration (weeks):

208

Positions (available):

1

Date posted:

January 29, 2026

Possible start date:

September 2, 2026

Apprenticeship level:

Advanced

As a Level 3 Apprentice Field Service Engineer – Instrumentation (Wastewater), you’ll learn how to:

Install, repair and maintain our process instrumentation, control and automation systems, ensuring our wastewater assets are available and are working correctly, helping to keep services running smoothly for our customers
Work as part of a dedicated team focussed on ensuring our plants continue to operate at maximum efficiency
Work with a wide range of equipment, be able to identify any faults and carry out routine maintenance, following the company’s rigorous health and safety standards
Schedule maintenance activity and how to organise your workload effectively

Water Industry Asset Maintenance Technician Level 3.

During your first year, you’ll spend 3-days per week over an 8-month duration during term time at the Bolton Technical Training Centre. If you do not live near, accommodation will be reimbursed/provided by United Utilities during this period, excluding weekends.

Every apprentice is guaranteed a permanent position at the end of their scheme. (As long as you 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. From 2025-2030 we will undertake the largest investment in water and wastewater services in the North West in 100 years - that's more than £13 billion worth of projects. Now, more than ever, we need inspiring future talent to help make the North West stronger, greener, and healthier.

Training

Training Provider:

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard:

Water industry asset maintenance technician (level 3)