Overview
Apprentice Water Treatment Works Controller – NWG (Northumbrian Water Group)
Location: Langford, Essex
Start date: October 2025
Hours: Full time – 37 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term apprenticeship up to 2 years
Salary: £24,243
Recruitment days: 22nd and 23rd September
About the role
We have a great opportunity to join our Water Supply team as an Apprentice Water Supply Operator/Apprentice Water Treatment Controller. Our Water Supply Operators ensure we deliver the correct quantity of high-quality drinking water for our customers.
During your apprenticeship you will be working towards a Level 3 Water Industry Process Technician qualification. This qualification will provide you with the knowledge and skills to ensure safe and efficient operations as you take on your new role.
You’ll learn how we monitor water quality at multiple stages of the treatment process. You’ll be working with chemicals in the role to ensure we are treating and disinfecting the water effectively to make sure it leaves the site at the right quality.
You’ll be outside a lot of the time using laboratory testing equipment and recording results for auditing which supports the successful operation and maintenance of the site. You’ll support with site maintenance.
You’ll learn about our water control system, SCADA to operate, monitor and adjust the treatment process whilst responding to trends, alarms and alerts. This means you’ll develop skills in communication, teamwork and time management.
This role offers full training to support the successful candidate to complete the various technical aspects of this role. This means we’re seeking someone with an interest in the environment, which would allow them to develop into this position.
About you / Qualifications
* If you’ve got an eye for trends and love tackling problems hands-on, you’ll be right at home with us.
* We’re looking for someone who is proactive and adaptable to meet a varied workload. You’ll be comfortable working alone and outdoors with minimal supervision.
* You’ll be a great team player with a positive “can do” attitude and ready to learn. If that’s you, we want to hear from you.
* You will work towards a Level 3 Water Process Technician apprenticeship. This is a specific programme developed for individuals working in the water industry. Apprentices will gain practical skills, technical knowledge and learn the right behaviours to ensure efficient and safe operations on our water treatment sites.
* Essential Maths and English at grade 4 or above.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* For the duration of this placement you will be employed by our apprenticeship partner ATA.
* DBS check will be completed prior to employment.
Please note
This role has been defined as a safety or security critical role and, as a condition of a formal offer of employment, you’ll be required to undergo a drug and alcohol test after the offer is made, prior to or within four weeks of start date. A pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be conducted; failing a test may revoke an offer. This role also requires a DBS to be completed prior to employment.
About NWG
NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) provides water and sewerage services to 2.7 million people in the North East of England as Northumbrian Water, and water services to 1.5 million people in the South East of England as Essex & Suffolk Water. We are proud to serve our customers and we\'re committed to delivering great service, putting our customers at the heart of everything we do. We embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and encourage you to bring your full self to work. We are an equal opportunity employer with a diverse workforce.
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