Operational Technology Apprentice

Job Description

Apprenticeship: Operational Technology Apprentice (Automation and Remote Monitoring)Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering TechnicianStart Salary: £14,472 per annumStart Date: September 2024Location: PeterboroughOur Operational Technology Support team maintain and repair the technology that automates and remotely monitors our pipes, pumps, reservoirs, and treatment works. The team supports the biggest remote monitoring (telemetry) system in the UK water industry,and the 1000s of programmable control systems installed on our 5800 sites. This work is crucial for us to ensure our plant remains running automatically and will communicate plant alarms to our main operational control room in the event of an issue on site.If you are practical, knowledgeable on computer systems and interested in learning about automation and monitoring systems - come and join us and be a part of this essential work, by becoming an Operational Technology Apprentice. Whether you are lookingto kick start your career, seeking a new challenge or considering a career change, we have opportunities for all!Whats in it for you

• A nationally recognised qualification- Level 3 Maintenance and Operational Engineering Technician
• A full-time job at the end of your apprenticeship(subject to performance and behavioural reviews)
• 23daysannual leave - rising with length of service (plus the choice to buy & sell leave)
• Company Pension scheme- Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 12%employer contribution
• Personal private health care
• Fullyexpensedaccommodationclose to thetraining centre
• Fully expensed tools,uniform, and PPEtailored to your personal needs
• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle, and an extensive range of retail discounts.

Your role as an Operational Technology Apprentice:You will train as a multi-disciplined field engineer in the repair, maintenance and installation of remote telemetry monitoring, industrial automation equipment and communication networks used on water and water recycling assets.As a fully qualified Operational Technology Technician, you will be responsible maintaining and repairing the control and automation systems at our Water and Water Recycling sites. Typical systems are Programmable Logic Controllers, Telemetry (Remote Monitoring& Alarm System) and Communications Equipment. You will be required to report on failing/failed assets and diagnose more complex faults, utilising your training and deciding on and carrying out the most appropriate and cost-effective solution. Upon being fullyqualified, this role operates on a 24/7 standby basis, highlighting the vital nature of your contribution.Your journey: Embark on this 4-year adventure of training and learning, meeting new peers with other new apprentices. You will spend 80% of your time at your work base, getting to know your new team with onsite training. You will spend theother 20% of your time in the classroom learning fundamental skills to equip you with the knowledge needed to be successful in your role.To be successful as an Anglian Water Apprentice you will require:

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English Grade A-C or 9-4 (if you have not completed your GCSEs we will accept predicted grades. We also accept Level 2 Functional Skills)
• A desire to learn while working in a practical environment.
• Knowledge of computer systems and interested in learning about automation and monitoring systems.
• A passion for problem solving, practical, with a willingness to learn and self-motivated to succeed.

As well as the above, you will need a full UK driving licence. If you do not currently have this, you are required to hold a full UK driving licence prior to the completion of year 4 of the training programme. You will also need to live within thecircumference of the area that the role will cover.This position is deemed a safety critical role with safety being our number one priority. Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening will be taken.Closing date:Sunday 24th March 2024Application Timeline: You will apply with a CV and application and complete five screening questions for us to find out about you and your motivations for applying, which we will review against the eligibility criteria. You will then be asked to complete an online behavioural assessment for us to learn more about your values and behaviours, and technical checking assessment for us to find out about your ability to quickly and accurately interpret and process visual information. If successful, you will be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre on Tuesday 30th April 2024.If you require adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact the Early Careers team via .Inclusion at Anglian WaterInclusion is for everyone, and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disabilitystatus or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we are committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.Required skills

• apprenticeship
• mechanical
• engineering
• water
• environment
• practical
• utilities
• apprentice
• manual