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 With a range of award-winning roles on offer, you’re sure to find your perfect career here at United Utilities. We’ll provide you with industry-leading skills and the experience you need to succeed in your chosen field. Life as a United Utilities Apprentice Our apprentices are well looked after, with a generous salary, 26 days of leave (excluding bank holidays), a £500 contribution towards learning to drive, and many more benefits. You’ll have a dedicated mentor and manager to support you every step of the way. All we ask is that you’re willing to learn, work well as part of a team, and manage your time and workload effectively. Start living your future, today As an Apprentice Commissioning Engineer, you’ll learn how to: successfully commission and start-up water, waste, bio-resource and networks projects gain knowledge of commissioning planning and preparation of comprehensive commissioning plans observe senior Engineers in the commissioning of electrical, mechanical, and control systems, planning of and conducting of tests and inspections to ensure systems and components function according to commissioning requirements troubleshoot and resolve installation and commissioning issues understand the importance of maintaining accurate records of commissioning activities and results, and how to prepare and submit detailed reports on testing and commissioning outcomes ensure compliance with industry standards and project requirements A bit more about the role Your apprenticeship will last 48 months, and successful apprentices will achieve a Utilities Engineering Technician, Level: 3 (electrical) standard, endorsed by the Institute for Apprenticeships. What we’re looking for: We’re looking for an enthusiastic learner who is keen to develop practical skills and achieve the qualifications needed to succeed as a commissioning engineer. A Commissioning Engineers role is to ensure that all components of a project are installed, tested and functioning as intended according to design specification and UU requirements so you’ll need to be willing to learn, be able to work as part of a team and have the ability to manage time and workload to get things done. You’ll learn about testing, installation, and commissioning of equipment and systems. This role provides hands-on experience and training in preparing, configuring, and validating technical systems to ensure they meet operational requirements. You’ll learn all this under the direct supervision of senior commissioning engineers and participate in on-site commissioning activities. You’ll need to have: 5 GCSEs or equivalent, grades A-C or grades 9-4, which must include Maths, English and a Science or Technology subject. Why choose us to kickstart your career? Secure your future - Every apprentice is guaranteed a permanent position at the end of their scheme A springboard to your career - You’ll receive structured training, a dedicated mentor, and high-quality learning to help shape your career Inspire the next generation - You’ll have the chance to represent United Utilities at key events across the region, engaging with young people to bring careers in the water industry to life Reward and benefits - There are lots of perks, including a starting salary of £19,000, which will increase each year based on performance Be part of the UU family - You’ll have the chance to network, bond, and learn from your colleagues and fellow apprentices Additional Information During your first year, you'll spend 8 months working from Bolton Technical Training Centre during the working week (Monday - Friday). If you're from outside of the area, accommodation will be provided by United Utilities during this period, excluding weekends. You will need to be mobile in this role, we’ll contribute up to £500 towards driving lessons and tests to help to get you on the road As long as you meet all necessary standards and behaviour criteria throughout the programme. We need fantastic people to help us deliver a great service to the public. We are committed to reaching and recruiting from every community, supporting our employees to achieve their full potential, and ensuring everyone feels valued and included, regardless of gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, or social background. Important Notes If you are offered a job with us, a number of pre-employment checks will need to be carried out before your appointment can be confirmed. Any offer of employment with United Utilities will be subject to a satisfactory report from the Disclosure Scotland/ the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please only apply for one apprenticeship; as part of the assessment process you will be asked to detail why you have applied for the apprenticeship vacancy. Please note that we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role.