Level 3 Apprentice Commissioning Engineer

Job number UU04719 Country United Kingdom Region Cumbria Location name Kendal Wastewater Treatment Works, Wattsfield Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5JN
Posting End Date 24/02/2026 Band APSX Role Type Apprenticeship Work hours 37 Hours per Week Salary 20000

Are you ready to live your future? Do you want to be part of building a greener, healthier, and stronger North West ? Come and join us! With a range of award-winning roles on offer, you’re sure to find your perfect career here at United Utilities. We’ll provide you with industry-leading skills and the experience you need to succeed in your chosen field.

United Utilities isaccountablefor water and wastewater services in the North Westof England. From  we will undertake the largest investment in water and wastewater services in the North Westin 100 years - that's more than £13 billion worth of projects. Now, more than ever, we need inspiring future talent to help make the North Weststronger, greener, and healthier.

Whatever area of our business your interests lie in, ouraward winning apprenticeprogramme will give you first-class training and support,aligned with an in-depth understanding of your chosen business area – so that you can develop the skills you need to progress your career as you make a real contribution to the communities we serve.

Working in theNorth

Westmeansthere'sa lot of ground to cover. You could have the opportunity to work in the heart of the Lake District, or you could sample a taste of city life. As well as ourmain officein Warrington we also recruit for a varietyofroles based across the North West; we have 575 wastewater treatmentworksand 96 water treatment works in areas from Crewe in Cheshire to Carlisle in Cumbria.

Whichever schemeyou join,you’llbe at the heart of bringing innovation and positive change to the water industry. Ready to flow into your future with us?

Our apprentices are well looked after, with a generous salary, 26 days of leave (excluding bank holidays), a £500 contribution towards learning to drive, and many more benefits.

You’llhave a dedicated mentor and manager to support you every step of the way. All we ask is thatyou’rewilling to learn, work well as part of a team, and manage your time and workload effectively.

Start living your future, today!

As aLevel 3 Apprentice Commissioning Engineer ,you’lllearn how to:

• successfully commission and start-up water, waste, bio-resourceand networks projects
• gain knowledge of commissioning planning and preparation of comprehensive commissioning plans
• observe senior Engineers in the commissioning of electrical, mechanical, and control systems, planning of and conducting of tests and inspections to ensure systems and components function according to commissioning requirements
• troubleshoot and resolve installation and commissioning issues
• understand the importance ofmaintainingaccuraterecords of commissioning activities and results, and how to prepare andsubmitdetailed reports on testing and commissioning outcomes
• ensure compliance with industry standards and project requirements

Your apprenticeship will last 48 months, and successful apprentices will achieve a Level 3 Water industry asset maintenance technician standard, endorsed by the Institute for Apprenticeships.

During your first year,you’llspend3 days per week overa8-monthduration during term timeatthe

Bolton Technical Training Centre.

If youdo not live near, accommodation will be reimbursed/provided by United Utilities during this period, excluding weekends.

You will need to be mobile in thisroleand so you will need a driving licence by the time thatyour apprenticeship begins.

We’ll contribute up to £500 towards driving lessons and tests to help to get you on the roadwhich you canclaim back
* when you start your apprenticeship.

Whatwe’relooking for: We’re looking for an enthusiastic learner who is keen to develop practical skills and achieve the qualifications needed to succeed as a commissioning engineer.

A Commissioning Engineer’s role is to ensure that all components of a project are installed, tested and functioning as intended according to…