Apprentice Electrician - West Yorkshire

 Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join our apprenticeship programme here at Yorkshire Water:

1. Salary & Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary of £24,309 per annum.
• A company van if required for your job role.
• Annual incentive related bonus.
• Carefully selected training providers to deliver the specialist knowledge related to your role.
• A mentor who is an expert in your field to support you through your apprenticeship.
• Access to the Funded Learning Team who provide specialist support to you throughout your apprenticeship journey.
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the apprenticeship progression plan along with additional extracurricular activities to enhance your employability skills and personal brand.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. 
• Retail savings scheme 
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location:

We are looking for an apprentice to be based within the West Yorkshire area.

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Electrician to join the Process & Pumping Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Waste Water Service Delivery are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. 

Waste Water Service Delivery are the team who remove waste water from our customer’s homes and businesses and treating it to a standard where we can safely return it to the environment.

Where you fit in:

As our Apprentice Electrician, you will work to develop competence in:

• Testing assets to verify that systems and installations meet safety regulations and performance standards.  
• Install electrical components including wiring to put electrical systems into place.
• Maintain and oversee the upkeep of electrical systems and equipment. 

• Research to develop new electrical systems and technologies including understanding the different electrical technologies used across the years and upcoming technologies.
• Collaborate: Work with other professionals, such as software engineers, mechanical engineers, and project managers to ensure that assets are in working order and meeting regulations
• Following health and safety practices and attending relevant training.

What you will study:

Our Apprentices enroll on a level 3 Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship which is equivalent to 3 A-levels and where the opportunity is available apprentices can progress onto a HNC qualification. Our apprentices study the Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician, please click on the link below to find out more:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0154-v1-4

What you will need:

• To hold or be predicted 5 GCSEs or equivalent grade 4 and above/ A-C including English, Mathematics and a Science subject.
• An interest in Engineering and Science through a hobby.
• A full UK driving licence
• A willingness to learn new skills and a strong work ethic.
• The ability to work outdoors in all weathers and within confined spaces.
• The willingness to travel across Yorkshire.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?  

If you’ve got an interest in and want to learn more about Electrical Engineering and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.  

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

 All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

No agencies please.