Apprentice Engineering Technician

South West Water ,
Exeter, Devon
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11,138 per annum

Overview

Would you like to start your career in Engineering and gain a nationally recognized qualification? South West Water provide reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and waste water services throughout Cornwall, Devon, and parts of Somerset and Dorset. We believe that by investing in the future of our region, we are not only improving the quality of life for today’s residents and visitors but are also taking responsibility for future generations. Our aim is to continually drive up standards, particularly in the areas that matter most to our customers and be amongst the best in the water industry. We now have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Engineering Technician to join our team in Exeter. What will you be doing? As an Apprentice Engineering Technician, you’ll be working within Developer Services. There will be an opportunity to develop your skills in civil engineering and gain good experience and understanding of the work place. Through a combination of classroom study, on-the-job experience and support from an experienced mentor over 24-month period you will acquire all the attributes needed to become a Development Coordinator/Adoptions Coordinator with a nationally recognized qualification. The Apprentice Engineering Technician will assist with the review and feeding back of designs for water mains and sewers as produced by third parties, they will also assist with the production of tender documentation for the provision of construction of new sewers within the team. What do you need? 5 GCSEs or equivalent to include Maths, English and a Science subject Enthusiasm and desire to learn new skills Determined approach to solving problems Logical and analytical approach to problem solving. What can South West Water offer you? South West Water can offer full support and training that helps you to develop experience and an understanding of the water industry, Engineering and the impact of our industry on the environment. The successful Apprentice Engineering Technician will earn a first-year salary of £ £11,138.09, which will increase in the second year. This is an excellent Apprentice Engineering Technician opportunity to work within in a team-orientated and collaborative environment, for a company that strives to be environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. If you have the enthusiasm and determination to join our forward-thinking business as an Apprentice Engineering Technician, click apply. No terminology in this advert is intended to be deemed discriminatory. We are happy to accept applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.