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If you're passionate about science, engineering, and making a real difference, this is the perfect place to start your career with NI Water's Wastewater Process Advice team! This three-year Higher Level Operational Scientific Apprenticeship (HLA) is designed to provide you with real life, on the job experience, to help you develop new skills and gain the knowledge needed to enable you to build a successful career in NI Water. We're responsible for supporting wastewater treatment across Northern Ireland, and we're excited to offer an opportunity for a Higher Level Apprentice to join our team. This programme is designed to give you hands-on training and develop your skills in key areas such as microbiology, chemistry, and engineering principles for wastewater treatment. As part of our fantastic scientific team, you'll work with cutting-edge technology to monitor and improve the performance of wastewater treatment works, helping to protect the environment and public health. You'll play a key role in protecting Northern Ireland's environment by travelling around our wastewater assets carrying out quality tests that ensure our wastewater treatment meets strict standards. You'll also gain hands-on experience in sample preparation and laboratory analysis, using modern techniques and equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn. You'll receive practical, on-the-job training, guided by a dedicated and experienced mentor, while working towards a debt-free foundation degree. Start your career in science and engineering with real-world experience and a qualification that opens doors! NI Water offers a competitive salary and benefits package from day one and we will even subsidise your driving lessons to help you truly get in the driving seat of your career! Upon successful completion of the programme, HLAs will have the opportunity to progress to junior management roles or senior technical role in the Wastewater Process Advice Team
1. Candidates will be required to undertake competency-based tests within a computer based assessment. These tests will assess candidates' essential skills, literacy, numeracy and other key aptitudes for the role. In order to progress to the next stage of the selection process, candidates must achieve a satisfactory score in all key areas. All candidates must provide a personal email address on their application form which will be required to undertake the computer-based assessment skills tests. 2. By the 13th August 2026, meet all entry requirements, including attainment of the qualifications necessary for one of the accepted courses of study as set out below:
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3. Have the right to live and work in the UK. Please note NI Water is unable to provide sponsorship for visa applicants, as such applicants must hold the right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK before an offer of employment is made. 4. Access to a form of transport which will enable them to meet the requirements of the post in full, including attendance at college courses.
Starting salary for the role is ss23,443 per annum
The successful candidate can opt to be based in one of the following NI Water locations:
To submit your application, please click APPLY NOW. For additional information about the role please download a Candidate Brief below.
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