YTL UK Group

About the role

You will be responsible for maintaining the complex network of pipelines and pumping stations which transport wastewater from our customers to our water recycling centres.

We transport 480 million litres of wastewater from our 2.9 million customers every day, while maintaining 21,600 miles of sewer pipework and 1,660 wastewater pumping stations, including rising mains and sewer overflows.

Maintaining our network involves clearing 33,000 blockages each year. In this exciting role, which will vary from day-to-day, you'll develop a wide skillset and gain personal and professional skills.

What you'll do

Daily work includes CCTV inspections of pipework to determine condition or locate blockages, using jetting equipment to clear blockages and maintain mechanical and electrical pumping equipment.

You will also:

• clear any sewer blockages by jetting,
• trace and locate sewer defects,
• monitor and maintain assets,
• carry out sewer surveys,
• record and clear pollution,
• follow traffic management procedures,
• manage and report data,
• use CCTV equipment to survey the sewer network,
• talk with customers.

Skills and values we look for 

• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• IT/digital.
• Attention to detail.
• Organisation.
• Decision making.
• Customer care.
• Safety-focused.
• Problem solving.
• Critical thinking.
• Presenting.
• Accuracy.
• Recording.
• Reporting.
• Numeracy.
• Analytical.
• Logic.
• 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

• Happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• An interest in engineering.
• Problem solving skills.
• The desire to do things properly.
• Competent writing skills.

Apprenticeship Course Information

Duration

Three years plus end point assessment.

Qualifications you'll gain

• Water Industry Network Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Training provision

• Training will be delivered by YTL Wessex Academy.
• Monthly workshops and one-to-one days with your skills coach.
• Training will be delivered on site by qualified Wessex Water instructors.
• Weston College delivers a short training course as part of this apprenticeship.
• Maths and English will be 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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