Reservoir Engineer Apprentice

Company description:
Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.
Job description:
Role: Reservoir Engineer Apprentice
Salary & Benefits: Salary £23,151.27 per annum, annual bonus, attractive pension scheme (Up to 10% company contribution), life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary and 25 days annual leave, bank holidays plus a wellness day and development opportunities in line with the Reservoir Engineer progression plan. We also offer a fantastic flexible benefits package, where you can choose from benefits such as health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Colleagues also have access to a retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
Location: We currently have Reservoir Engineer Apprentice opportunities to join our Raw Water team covering sites in the South/West Yorkshire area and North/West Yorkshire area. Could this be you? A full UK driving licence (with no more than 6 points) is an essential requirement of this role, with the ability to travel between sites.
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday Friday.
What we do:
Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, its so much more than this.
We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity.
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Raw Water is a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
Do you like dams and reservoirs? Fancy working on a team that operates and maintains them across the region? The Reservoir Engineer Apprentice will enable you to work in a great environment, in the countryside across Yorkshire, ensuring our reservoirs are safe by carrying out inspections, maintenance, and collecting data as well as ensuring we maintain supply to our customers across the region.
The Reservoir Engineer Apprentice will manage their workload and resources to effectively operate raw water assets. You will have ownership and responsibility for the output and performance of raw water assets, ensuring delivery of service, compliance, and value targets. You will ensure water is always delivered to the right quality and quantity at the right time, providing a customer service experience that is second to none.
Where you fit in:
As our Reservoir Engineer Apprentice , you will:
Work as part of the team to deliver excellent performance by understanding how their individual performance links into achieving the teams wider objectives.
Operation and maintenance of raw water assets achieving financial targets for unit costs within regulatory compliance.
Operation and maintenance of assets in accordance with WRAP guidelines to deliver the optimum resource.
Maintaining and promoting a safe working environment
Compliance with statutory requirements (Water Quality, Environment Agency, H&S, The Reservoirs Act, Water Industries Act 1991)
Liaise with other bodies where necessary to resolve/implement. Responding to external customer enquiries and complaints, investigate problems, identify solutions (Estate owners, Planning Authorities, National Parks, Environment Agency and Farmers)
Awareness of the interaction of activities on other parts of the business and communication and liaison with internal customers in such circumstances. (Planning issues, Herbicide spraying, Private spring supplies)
What skills, training and qualifications you will need:
5 GCSEs grade A-C or 4-9 including English and mathematics.
I.T. qualification at GCSE/level 2
Hold a full valid driving licence (with no more than six points) and your own transport for the duration of the apprenticeship to reach sites across the Yorkshire region.
Have previous experience of working in the outdoors and be willing to work in the outdoors.
Be self-motivated, always willing to learn new skills and take pride in everything you do.
This role has a requirement to carry out occasional work in confined spaces so the successful completion of a medical performed by our Occupational Health Department and the relevant training course is essential. The successful candidate must pass strict medical criteria including, BMI, vision, blood pressure, hearing, and Spirometry tests to ensure your full safety when working in hazardous environments.
Although our assets are operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year the company is committed to support flexible work patterns and job share options, where possible, to give you more control over your time and responsibilities. Whether you have child-care responsibilities or are looking for the ideal work-life balance our flexible options can offer work patterns that suit your needs. College dates and times are set in advance.
If you want to help your local environment and support your local area and help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you.
If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply on-line and complete the application process and submitting your CV.
Recruitment Process
To assess your skills effectively, our selection process includes an online assessment, assessment centre and a follow up 2nd stage interview with the hiring manager interview if you are successful at the 1st stage assessment centre.
Closing date: 26th May 2024
1st stage Assessment centres taking place on 18th or 19th June 2024.
2nd stage interviews taking place from the 1st to the 5th of July 2024.
Company Information
If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.
We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.
All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.
Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

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