YTL UK Group

About the team

Our in-house Construction team is made up of Operatives and Site Managers who build and maintain our assets.

This role is one of our more physical apprenticeships. Each day you'll be outside labouring and getting your hands dirty on one of our large-scale construction projects.

One day you could be doing excavation works or kerbing; the next day you might be being briefed on the next big project or inspecting chamber.

Training for this post will be across all aspects of our practical construction business to ensure you become multi-skilled and knowledgeable.

What you'll do

You will be:

• carrying out excavation works, general concrete works
• doing plant operation, slinger/banker duties
• pipelaying (drainage and water mains)
• carrying out enabling works (roads, kerbing, paving).

Skills and values we are looking for

• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Attention to detail.
• Organisation.
• Problem solving.
• Safety-focused.
• Numeracy.
• Adaptable.
• Strong work ethic.
• Initiative.
• Time management.

Where you'll work

This role is regional so you will be expected to work anywhere within the Wessex Water region from Bristol to Bournemouth and Salisbury to Taunton.

What you'll need

You will need to:

• be adaptable and flexible with a proactive and positive approach to workloads,
• have excellent all-round communication skills,
• be able to travel around the region,
• have the ability to problem solve, use initiative, multitask and work under pressure.

Apprenticeship Course Information

Duration

Two years plus end point assessment.

Qualifications you'll gain

• Groundworks Level 2 Apprenticeship
• SHEA Health and Safety Card.
• Technical training, such as manual handling, working at heights and other core courses around health and safety.

Training provision

• Training will be delivered by Bridgwater and Taunton College.
• Block release - two weeks every two months.
• Residential.
• Classroom and practical.
• On site assessor visits.

What you'll receive

• Total pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• Depending on your role, we will fund your driving lessons.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.

The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.

We also continue to promote diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.

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