About the sewer renovation team
Train to become part of our talented sewer renovation team whose quality and efficiency of work ensures the right solution is delivered for our customers.
As one of our repair and maintenance waste apprentices you will learn how to carry out repairs and maintenance to the sewer network, making sure that they meet quality and customer service standards.
You could be excavating and repairing burst sewer pipes, dealing with a sewer collapse or making new connections as well as landscaping and general building works.
You will be working outdoors within a great team, dealing with different challenges every day and providing a vital service to our customers.
Based with one of our regional repair and maintenance teams, you will experience a range of unplanned repair tasks and planned maintenance jobs.
What you'll do
* Excavation including CAT and Genny in various locations.
* Sewer repairs.
* Chamber repairs and builds.
* Pumping and dewatering.
* Traffic management.
* Dealing with sewerage spills.
* Making new connections.
* Reinstatement.
* Working safely to modern standards.
Where you'll work
Your location will vary daily, but you will be within 90 minutes of home and will work in one of our local teams.
What you'll need
* Willingness to learn.
* Good computer literacy.
* Ability to work in a small team.
* Enjoy working outdoors.
* An interest in engineering or construction.
* Ability to communicate with customers diplomatically and politely.
Apprenticeship Course Information
Duration: Two years
Qualifications:
* Ground Worker Apprenticeship
* SHEA card
* Street works
Training provision:
* Block release – two weeks every two months
* Residential
* Classroom and practical
* On site assessor visits
What you'll receive
* A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
* Career progression and professional development opportunities.
* 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
* A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
* Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
* Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
* One paid volunteering day each year.
* Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
* An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
* Support from mental health first aiders.
* A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.
Who we are
YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:
* Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
* YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.
* YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors.
* YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space.
* Plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.
Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.
We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.
If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.
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