Summary
Yorkshire Water offer a comprehensive apprenticeship programme enabling our apprentices to develop their competence to the best of their ability. Our programme includes dedicated mentorship from experts in the field, employability skills sessions, social events along with a dedicated team of Apprenticeship experts monitoring programmes.
Wage
£24,309 a year
A company incentive bonus is paid on top of the salary.
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 37 hours per week, a typical working day could be 8am to 4pm. Upon completion of the apprenticeship there will be a requirement to work unsociable hours.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
Duration
4 years
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
As our Apprentice Electrician, you will work to develop competence in:
* Testing assets to verify that systems and installations meet safety regulations and performance standards
* Install electrical components including wiring to put electrical systems into place
* Maintain and oversee the upkeep of electrical systems and equipment
* Research to develop new electrical systems and technologies including understanding the different electrical technologies used across the years and upcoming technologies
* Collaborate: Work with other professionals, such as software engineers, mechanical engineers, and project managers to ensure that assets are in working order and meeting regulations
* Following health and safety practices and attending relevant training
Where you’ll work
Smithy Wood
Smithy Wood Drive
Sheffield
S35 1QN
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
HUMBERSIDE ENGINEERING TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Your training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
* This apprenticeship is delivered through HETA on their Hull campus full time for the first academic year
* The remainder of the apprenticeship is then delivered at the workplace
More training information
* Depending on the apprentice's home location there may be a requirement to live away in Hull for the first academic year
* Accommodation costs will be covered by Yorkshire Water
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade C/4)
* Mathematics (grade C/4)
* Science (grade C/4/Pass)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Physical fitness
* Driving licence
Other requirements
This role requires confined space working as well as working outdoors in all weathers. The role requires you to travel across Yorkshire and not just to the local site.