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.
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.
As an Apprentice Data Analyst (Wastewater Network Modelling), you'll learn how to:
* produce plans and schedules using geographic information systems (GIS) to support the modelling team
* look after the network model library database to ensure the status and location of all models are recorded and managed
* i dentify, collect and move data to and from a range of internal and external systems
* h ow to build network models using GIS and modelling tools
* m anage the exchange of data and ensure quality assurance procedures are followed, whilst working with our survey framework contractors
* manipulate and link different data sets as required
* Perform database queries across multiple tables to extract data for analysis
Your apprenticeship will last 24 months, and successful apprentices will achieve a Data Analyst, Level: 4 standard, endorsed by the Institute for Apprenticeships.
We're looking for someone keen to gain hands-on experience, develop practical skills, and achieve the standards needed to succeed in this role.
Y ou'll support our network modelling team, working across a variety of projects (e.g. reducing the risk of flooding and overflow activations), providing technical data solutions to a range of stakeholders.
You'll document and report the results of data analysis activities, making recommendations to improve business performance whilst also learning to use network models and how their outputs are used across the business (e.g. helping to understand sewerage system flow rates and water levels).
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. Plus a Level 3 qualification (A- levels, apprenticeship or BTEC etc with 48 UCAS points)
* Secure y our f uture - Every apprentice is guaranteed a permanent position at the end of their scheme*
* A s pringboard to y our c areer - You'll receive structured training, a dedicated mentor, and high-quality learning to help shape your career
* Inspire the n ext g eneration - 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 p art of the UU f amily - You'll have the chance to network, bond, and learn from your colleagues and fellow apprentices
D uring your apprenticeship, you may need to travel to your place of study. If you're from outside the area, accommodation will be provided by United Utilities during this period (excluding weekends). Please consider travel requirements and staying away from home if applicable.
* 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.
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.