Level 3 Apprentice Process Controller (Wastewater Treatment)
United Utilities
Apprenticeship summary
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.
Closing date: February 23, 2026
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As a Level 3 Apprentice Process Controller (Wastewater Treatment), you’ll learn how to:
- Ensure our customers’ wastewater is taken care of by learning how to operate and control our wastewater treatment works
- Work as a team to ensure our wastewater treatment works run smoothly and comply with strict health and safety and environmental regulations
- Follow our site procedures and standards to ensure that all the processes that we use are working to their full potential
- During your first year, you’ll spend one working week out of every month, learning new theory and skills at our technical training centre in Bolton
- If you’re from outside of the area, accommodation will be reimbursed/provided for 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
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Apprenticeship standard:Water industry treatment process technician (level 3)
