W ater Recy c ling Netwo rk Field Technician Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Water Industry Treatment Process Technician

Business Area: Wastewater

Starting Salary: £14,472

Start Date: September 2024

Location: Bourne, Boston, Grantham, Peterborough

Transporting Water - Keeping Communities Clean and Clear!

Whether you’re looking to kick start your career, seeking a new challenge or considering a career change, we have opportunities for all. If you're passionate about the environment, customer service, and building a meaningful career, apply now to become a Water Recy c ling Networks Apprentice. This role is key to ensuring the effective and safe transportation of wastewater, across our networks, from homes and businesses to our treatment sites. Your journey to becoming a fully qualified Field Technician starts here, where every day brings new adventures and opportunities .

What’s in it for you?

• A nationally recognised qualification - Level 3 Water Treatment Technician

• A full-time job at the end of your apprenticeship (subject to performance and behavioural reviews)

• 23 days annual leave – rising with length of service (plus the choice to buy & sell leave)

• Company pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 12% employer contribution

• Personal private health care from day one

• Fully expensed accommodation close to the training centre

• Fully expensed tools, uniform, and PPE tailored to your personal needs

• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle, and an extensive range of retail discounts

Your journey: Over 24 months, immerse yourself in a blend of classroom study and on-the-job training, working towards a nationally recognised Water Treatment Technician apprenticeship standard. Be at the forefront of environmental stewardship, learning about Water Recycling Networks and Treatment processes.

Your Role as a Water Recycling Network Field Technician Apprentice: No days are the same as you tackle a wide range of issues on our network, from blockages to pollution incidents. Your responsibilities include being the first responder to customer issues, responding to complaints and inquiries with excellent customer service, and resolving complex investigations using CCTV/tracing equipment. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring our Water Recycling sewer networks and systems meet regulatory standards and as an ambassador for Anglian Water Services, you'll be the prime point of contact with the public, promoting our brand in a positive light. By ensuring the efficient operation of Water Recycling sewage networks, you will contribute to the well-being of local communities and the protection of the environment.

Upon being fully qualified as a Network Field Technician, this role operates on a 24/7 standby basis, highlighting the vital nature of your contribution .

To be successful as an Anglian Water Apprentice you will require:

• 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English Grade A-C or 9-4 (if you have not completed your GCSE’s we will accept predicted grades . We also accept functional skills)

• A desire to learn while working in a practical environment

• Willingness to work outdoors in all weathers

• A passion for doing the right thing and delivering exceptional customer service

As well as the above, you will need a full UK driving licence . If you do not currently have this, you are required to hold a full UK driving licence prior to the completion of year 2 of the training programme. You will also need to live within the circumference of the area that the role will cover: C lick here to view your local water recycling area

Closing date: Sunday 11th February 2024

Application Timeline : Once we receive your CV and application , we will assess your eligibility for the role. If you meet the requirements, you will be asked to complete five screening questions to find out more about you and your motivations for applying, and an online behavioural assessment for us to learn more about your values and behaviours. If successful , you will be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre in Peterborough on Monday 18 th March 2024

If you require adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact the Early Careers team via earlycareers@anglianwater.co.uk.

Inclusion at Anglian Water

Inclusion is for everyone, and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we are committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.