Water Industry Asset Maintenance Technician Apprentice in Skipton

Our client is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Water Industry Asset Maintenance Technician Apprentices.

This is an excellent opportunity to begin a long-term career within the water and environmental infrastructure sector while gaining a nationally recognised qualification.

Working alongside experienced engineers and technicians, you will develop practical skills in mechanical installation, maintenance, pipe fitting, and asset repair across water and wastewater infrastructure. You'll gain hands-on experience working on operational sites while learning how critical infrastructure is maintained and operated.

This role is highly practical and will suit individuals who enjoy working outdoors, being physically active, solving problems, and learning new technical skills.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Support pipe fitting, mechanical installation, and maintenance activities on operational sites.
• Learn how to identify faults and support repair and maintenance programmes.
• Safely use tools, equipment, and machinery under supervision.
• Work alongside experienced engineers and technicians on a variety of projects.
• Assist in maintaining essential water infrastructure assets.
• Follow health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures at all times.
• Travel to operational sites across various locations to gain broad industry experience.
• Develop technical knowledge and practical skills through structured workplace training and formal learning.

Who We're Looking For

This opportunity is ideal for:

• School leavers looking to start a skilled technical career.
• Individuals interested in engineering, utilities, construction, or infrastructure.
• Candidates who enjoy practical, hands-on work.
• People who prefer working outdoors rather than in an office environment.
• Team players with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Individuals who are safety-conscious, reliable, and motivated to build a long-term career.

Essential

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel regularly to operational sites.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Positive attitude and commitment to learning.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding work safely.

Desirable

• Interest in engineering, maintenance, utilities, construction, or mechanical disciplines.
• Previous practical experience through work experience, college projects, hobbies, or volunteering.

• Earn while you learn through a recognised apprenticeship programme.
• Gain a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification.
• Hands-on training with experienced industry professionals.
• Opportunity to work on essential infrastructure projects.
• Long-term career opportunities within the utilities and infrastructure sector.
• Exposure to a variety of operational sites and engineering environments.
• Professional development and ongoing support throughout the apprenticeship.