Wessex Water has announced plans to recruit even more apprentices across its region, including in Bath, as part of an expansion to its apprenticeship programme.
With almost 40 apprenticeships on offer over the next 12 months, the water company, which has more than 2,200 employees, is inviting people to an open day to find out about the opportunities available.
Roles will be offered in areas including electrical engineering, construction, water operations, customer service and human resources.
The company is also offering apprenticeships at advanced and higher level for people looking to “earn while they learn” instead of going into higher education.
Apprentice Harriet Dal Din joined the water company’s civil engineering higher level apprenticeship after deciding university wasn’t’ the right path for her.
She said: “I’m a hands-on learner and was daunted by the thought of student debt, whereas now I’m receiving a relatively generous salary for a 19-year-old.
“I’ve enjoyed mixing my college work with being out on site – I love being outside and being part of a team.”
The open day follows a similar event held at the beginning of the year, which attracted more than 300 visitors, where current Wessex Water apprentices were on hand to share their experience, along with the teams managing the programmes.
Becca Thurston, apprenticeship coordinator at Wessex Water, added: “This is a fantastic opportunity for people to gain experience, learn new skills and study towards a qualification.
“With so many roles available in different areas of business, it means whatever your interest, the likelihood is we have an apprenticeship for you, or someone you know.”
The open day will take place on Saturday 12th November between 9.30am and 3pm at Wessex Water’s regional operations centre in Bath.
For more information, visit: www.wessexwater.co.uk/careers.
