YTL UK Group

About the role

You will join one of our teams responsible for renewing and replacing the 40,000km of water mains and sewer pipes within our region.

During your apprenticeship, you will learn a variety of mainlaying techniques and methods, as well as becoming experienced in operating machinery and using manual tools.

Using the very latest 'no-dig' technology to reduce the waste in landfills, you'll be responsible for replacing old water pipes to meet our commitment to reduce leakage and improve water quality.

This is a hands-on role requiring you to work outdoors in all types of weather You will carry out both planned and reactive work and will learn how to complete jobs in the most effective way.

What you'll do

• Construct new main pipes using both excavation and 'no-dig' methods.
• Install stop taps, fire hydrants and sluice valves on clean water pipes.
• Install drains sewers, flow control devices and storage tanks for wastewater networks.
• Learn about mechanical coupling or heat fusing to join pipes together.
• Work safely to modern highway standards.
• Use trace and locating equipment.

Skills and values we are looking for

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

Where you'll work

As every day is different your location will also be different, but you will be within 90 minutes of home and will work in one of our local teams.

What you'll need

• Willingness to learn.
• Good computer literacy.
• Ability to work in a small team.
• Enjoy working outdoors.
• An interest in engineering or construction.
• Ability to talk with customers politely.

Apprenticeship Course Information

Duration

• Two years plus end point assessment.

Qualifications you'll gain

• Water Networks Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship.
• SHEA card.
• Water Hygiene card.
• Street works.

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

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include: 

• Wessex Water - one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West. 
• YTL Developments - a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to create a truly sustainable new community. 
• YTL Construction UK - a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors. 
• YTL Arena - the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing, and exhibition space. 
• Plus, a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.  

Our people tell us YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group. 

We are passionate about 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.  Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need during your application process.  

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