Overview
Apprentice Water Treatment Works Controller – Full time, 37 hours per week. Fixed term apprenticeship up to 2 years. Salary – £24,243. Location – Chigwell, Essex. Start date – October 2025.
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
* 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.
* Maths and English at grade 4 or above.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* You will be employed by our apprenticeship partner ATA for the duration of this placement.
* Proactive and adaptable, able to work alone and outdoors with minimal supervision; a great team player with a positive can do attitude and ready to learn.
Pre-employment checks
* As this role is defined as safety or security critical, you’ll be required to undergo a drug and alcohol test after the job offer is made, prior to or within four weeks of start date. A pre-employment urine drug screen may be analysed by the company laboratory; failing a pre-employment drugs or alcohol test may lead to the job offer being revoked.
* A DBS check is to be completed prior to employment.
Inclusive culture and equality
Here at NWG we embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, and encourage all colleagues to bring their most authentic self to work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to having diverse communities represented within all our teams.
About Us
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’re proud to serve our customers and committed to delivering great service.
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