Every day is a learning day and never the same when you work as a Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice at Wessex Water.
About the team
The Planned Preventative Maintenance team operates within the wastewater side of our business and is responsible for maintaining primary assets at our water recycling centres. These assets are critical to site performance and business compliance. The team also operate on standby in the three water recycling centre areas, supporting operations to ensure we can respond to any breakdowns out of hours.
What you'll do
You will be involved in a variety of activities, such as maintaining inlet screens, compressors, cloth filters, blowers and compactors. You will be involved in planned maintenance tasks, covering 3, 6 and 12-month intervals, plus maintenance of workshop equipment as required.
You will be working alongside experienced Maintenance Technicians who will aid you in your learning journey and you will also be appointed a mentor to support you for the duration of your apprenticeship programme.
Skills and values we are looking for
* Communication
* Teamwork
* Attention to detail
* Organised
* Self-motivated
* Problem-solving
* Inquisitive
* Numeracy
* Initiative
* Non-judgemental
* Patience
Where you'll work
This role is based at our water recycling centres across the west of our region.
What you'll need
* Friendly and approachable
* Self-motivated
* Consistent approach
* Treat people with respect and listen to people's ideas and suggestions
* Be an effective communicator
* Enjoy problem-solving
Further information
Duration
Three years plus end point assessment.
Qualifications you'll gain
Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Level 3.
Training provision
Training is delivered in partnership with Weston College, Weston-Super-Mare.
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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