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SalaryNetwork Technician Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Water Industry Treatment Process Technician
Business Area: Clean Water
Starting Salary: £14,472
Start Date: September 2024
Location: Kings Lynn, Isleham
Mastering the Flow: Earn while you learn and create your own pipeline to success!
Join us in promoting Anglian Water Services' positive image and be a part of our goal to be the number 1 water company in the UK. Our clean water Network Technicians play a crucial role in ensuring the reliable and safe supply of clean water to our communities. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready for an exciting journey, apply now to become a Water Networks Apprentice. Your future in water network operations starts here!
We are looking for enthusiastic talent to join our Water Services team as Water Networks Apprentices. Whether you're looking to kick start your career, seeking a new challenge or considering a career change, we have opportunities for all. In this 24-month apprenticeship, you'll undergo a comprehensive training program, blending classroom study and on-the-job training, with the ultimate goal of becoming a fully qualified Network Technician.
What's in it for you?
A nationally recognised qualification - Level 3 Water Industry Network 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
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: Embark on a 24-month adventure where you will immerse yourself in the intricacies of water network operations. Through a combination of classroom education and hands-on experience, you'll work towards a nationally recognised Water Industry Network Technician apprenticeship. Your journey will be guided by experienced technicians, ensuring you acquire the practical skills needed for success.
Your role as a Water Network Technician Apprentice: You'll be at the forefront of our commitment to excellent customer service and maintaining first-class water quality. No two days are the same as your responsibilities will include planned and reactive activities related to network operations, responding to customer needs, conducting planned preventative maintenance, leakage detection, and ensuring compliance with water regulations. You'll be the prime point of contact with the public, promoting our brand in a positive light, so customer service skills are key! Upon being fully qualified as a Water Network 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 Level 2 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:Click here to find out more about the area covered.
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 18th 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.
