Subscribe to our newsletter below and never miss the latest updates or an exclusive offer.Apply to: Apprentice (Catchment Controller)Name Email Telephone Address Cover Note Upload CVWhat do you want to search? Keyword Apprenticeship Type LocationApprentice (Catchment Controller)Apply From: 26/01/2025Learning ProviderDelivered by BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGEEmployerUnited UtilitiesVacancy DescriptionAs an Apprentice Catchment Controller, youll learn:To operate, monitor and maintain all catchment assets including impounding reservoirs, river intakes, aqueducts, land, built and natural heritage, and any associated infrastructure.To ensure internal, external, statutory and regulatory drivers for reservoir safety, water quality, catchment activities, public access, and operational efficiency as well as health and safety are achieved.Wildlife legislation on species and habitats.Technical understanding of reservoir design, safety, hydraulics, and civil engineering.An understanding of the Drinking Water Safety Plan approach to water quality risk management.An understanding of H&S legislation and knowledge of water and land management.How to communicate effectively at all levels, including internal/external customers and stakeholders.Team working skills.Key DetailsVacancy TitleApprentice (Catchment Controller)Employer DescriptionUnited Utilities is responsible for water and wastewater services in the North West of England. Our purpose is to provide great water and more for the North West. We deliver 1.8 billion litres of water a day to more than 3 million homes and businesses in the North West, as well as treating all the wastewater which disappears around the U-bend. Keeping the region flowing relies on a vast behind the scenes operation, involving hundreds of reservoirs, treatment works, and pumping stations; thousands of kilometres of water pipes and sewers and a 5,000 strong workforce.Vacancy LocationThirlmere Forestry, Thirlmere, Nr Keswick, Cumbria CA12 4TQWage FrequencyCustomNumber of Vacancies1Vacancy Reference Number1000298205Key DatesApply From26/01/2025Closing Date For Applications2025-02-19 23:59:59Interview Begin FromPossible Start Date2025-09-03 00:00:00TrainingTraining to be ProvidedYour apprenticeship will last 36 months, and successful apprentices will achieve a Countryside Ranger, Level: 4 standard, endorsed by the Institute for Apprenticeships.Youll carry out necessary catchment and reservoir monitoring and recording to protect and preserve our land and assets. To produce a renewal, improvement and maintenance work programme. Youll perform 48-hour monitoring on impounding reservoirs in accordance with company QA policies and procedures and to ensure compliance with statutory obligations in accordance with the Reservoir Safety Act 1975 and Flood Management Act 2013, ensuring compliance with required regulatory abstraction and compensation conditions.Learning ProviderBRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGESkills RequiredCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem-solving skills, Team working, Creativity, InitiativeApply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Apprentice (Catchment Controller)