YTL UK Group

About the sewer renovation team

Train to become part of our talented sewer renovation team whose quality and efficiency of work ensures the right solution is delivered for our customers.

As one of our repair and maintenance waste apprentices you will learn how to carry out repairs and maintenance to the sewer network, making sure that they meet quality and customer service standards.

You could be excavating and repairing burst sewer pipes, dealing with a sewer collapse or making new connections as well as landscaping and general building works.

You will be working outdoors within a great team, dealing with different challenges every day and providing a vital service to our customers.

Based with one of our regional repair and maintenance teams, you will experience a range of unplanned repair tasks and planned maintenance jobs.

What you'll do

• Excavation including CAT and Genny in various locations.
• Sewer repairs.
• Chamber repairs and builds.
• Pumping and dewatering.
• Traffic management.
• Dealing with sewerage spills.
• Making new connections.
• Reinstatement.
• Working safely to modern standards.

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 communicate with customers diplomatically and politely.

Apprenticeship Course Information

Duration

Two years

Qualifications

• Ground Worker Apprenticeship
• SHEA card
• Street works

Training provision

Bridgwater & Taunton College:

• Block release – two weeks every two months
• Residential
• Classroom and practical
• On site assessor visits

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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