YTL UK Group

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.