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About the role

As a distribution inspector (DI) apprentice, you will have one of our customer-facing roles.

You will be working to ensure there are no interruptions to our customers’ water supply and if a customer reports an issue your job will be to identify and solve the problem as quickly as possible.

You will be responsible for inspecting the water supply network in your area and organising maintenance and repair programmes to minimise interruptions to customers’ supplies.

Working with an experienced DI, you will learn about day-to-day activities such as checking reservoirs, calibrating monitors and using our data interfaces to record data and valve locations.

By completing an advanced apprenticeship in water treatment engineering you will gain an insight into wastewater and water supply within the operations business.

What will you be doing?

This apprenticeship will involve:

  • ensuring we comply with regulatory standards
  • maintaining a safe environment and processes
  • working effectively as part of a team
  • carrying out routine maintenance and monitoring
  • practically solving customer issues
  • carrying out quality inspections
  • understanding the supply network and helping to plan operations.

Where will you 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 do we look for?

You will need:

  • Good computer literacy.
  • The ability to communicate clearly and diplomatically with customers and other teams.
  • Interest in engineering.
  • Passion for problem solving.
  • Happy to work outdoors.

Further information

Duration

Three years

Qualifications

  • Water Process Technician Apprenticeship
  • CABWI Level 3 in Water Engineering (Distribution)

Training provision

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 deliver a short training course as part of this apprenticeship.
  • Maths and English is delivered online.

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