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About the team

Our Engineering and Sustainable Delivery team is responsible for the delivery of the asset management programme, including updating existing and constructing new water and sewage treatment and pipeline projects.

To maintain and improve our services we are continuously updating existing treatment works, upgrading and laying new pipe networks and constructing new reservoirs.

Previous technician apprentices have gone on to work in our small schemes team, utilities rehabilitation, planning and civil engineering.

What you'll do

You will be involved in our construction projects and, with support, learn how to run sites from planning, to construction, to handing over the finished project.

You will:

  • carry out site labouring and later construction site supervision and project management
  • understand the importance of safety in all aspects of projects
  • contribute to civil, electrical and mechanical designs for projects
  • plan to reduce environmental impacts and manage quality systems
  • be given early responsibility for construction projects
  • study contract and commercial processes.

Skills and values we are looking for

  • Communication.
  • Teamwork.
  • IT/digital.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Organisation.
  • Problem solving.
  • Numeracy.
  • Logic.
  • Analytical.
  • Evaluation.
  • Decision making.
  • Initiative.
  • Critical thinking. 

Where you'll work

As the role is regional you will be expected to work anywhere within our region from Bristol to Bournemouth and Salisbury to Taunton.

What you'll need

You will need to:

  • have a keen and active interest in the environment and how it is impacted by agriculture and the water industry
  • be self-motivated and personable
  • have an inquisitive mind
  • have a willingness to explore new ideas and practices
  • have the ability to communicate and engage with people of wide range of interests and professions
  • have a strong work ethic
  • be able to work within, and contribute to a successful team
  • have flexibility and adaptability
  • have the desire to learn and develop both practically and theoretically.

Further information

Duration

  • Three years plus end point assessment.

Qualifications you'll gain

  • Construction Design and Build Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship.
  • Level 4 HNC in Construction and the Built Environment.
  • ICE Eng Tech status with the Institute of Civil Engineers.

Training provision

  • Training will be delivered by Weston College.
  • One day per week at college.