YTL UK Group

About the role

This is a challenging and technical role and on completion of your training, you will be skilled and experienced in a range of complex operational tasks. 

As a Production Technician, it is your job to operate and maintain the water treatment works which play a vital role in ensuring that we supply clean and safe water to our customers. 

Operating to the highest standards, our treatment works use a range of different technology, chemicals and scientific instruments to produce some of the best drinking water in the world. 

In this role, you will gain an in-depth knowledge of the different cleaning processes. 

You will learn how to operate specialist water cleaning technology, handle and store chemicals safely, use test and analytical equipment, and help detect faults and problem solve. 

You'll be doing your bit to help maintain Wessex Water's position as one of the best performing water and sewerage company in England and Wales.

What you'll do

You will learn how to operate specialist water cleaning technology, handle and store chemicals safely, use test and analytical equipment, and help detect faults and problem solve by gaining an in-depth knowledge of the different cleaning processes.  

Duties will also include: 

• routine maintenance or monitoring 
• responding to alarms 
• emergency fault finding 
• receiving delivery of chemicals, ensuring all health and safety procedures are being followed 
• dealing with a highly regulated food product (drinking water) 
• meeting relevant regulations 
• monitoring and record keeping.
• Where you'll work

You will be required to travel to different locations. A company vehicle will be supplied to you when you are ready to work independently.

Skills and values we are looking for 

• Communication and teamwork. 
• IT/digital skills. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Organisation. 
• Decision making. 
• Customer care. 
• Safety-focused. 
• Problem solving. 
• Critical thinking. 
• Accurate recording and reporting. 
• Numeracy. 
• Analytical. 
• Initiative.  

Where you'll work

You will be required to travel to different locations. A company vehicle will be supplied to you when you are ready to work independently. 

What you'll need

• Working at Maths and English Level 2 or above (GCSE A-C/ 5-9). 
• An interest in science and mechanics. 
• Likes following processes and identifying changes. 
• Confident using computers. 
• Happy to work outdoors.

Further Information

Duration

Three years plus end point assessment.

Qualifications

• Water Industry treatment Process Technician Apprenticeship Level 3.

Training provision

Training will be delivered YTL Wessex Academy. 

• Monthly workshops and 1:1 days with your Wessex Water Skills Coach once a month. 
• Training will be on site by qualified Wessex Water instructors. 
• Weston College delivers a short training course as part of this apprenticeship. 
• Maths and English is delivered online.

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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