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Apprenticeship

Water industry asset maintenance technician

Level
3
Advanced Β· like A-levels
Length
4 yrs
typical
Sector
Engineering and manufacturing
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Repair, maintenance, installation and commissioning of plant and equipment used for water recycling or water treatment.

What you'd do

Carry out routine inspections of water mains, sewers, and pumping stations
Perform planned maintenance on mechanical and electrical plant
Identify and report defects using handheld devices and asset management software
Assist with repair or replacement of failing pipes and valves
Follow confined-space entry procedures when working in chambers
Complete accurate maintenance records after each task
Respond to reactive callouts and help restore service quickly

What you'd learn

How water and wastewater treatment and distribution assets function
Inspection and condition assessment methods for pipes and structures
Planned and reactive maintenance techniques for pumps and mechanical plant
Health and safety for confined-space and lone working environments
Asset management principles and use of computerised maintenance systems
Water industry regulations and quality and environmental standards
Ready to look for a place?
See live Water industry asset maintenance technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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