Waste Water Operations Apprentice Review
at Northumbrian Water Group
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Manufacturing
Northumberland
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Checking over waste water treatment plants, ensuring that assets are working and that the site is within compliance and regulations. Taking samples throughout and water course and organising jobs to ensure the treatment works is functioning to an optimal standard.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I think it’s by all accounts the best job that I’ve ever had and always look forward to go to work.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I’ve learned a lot about myself. But also learned valuable skills such as teamwork, data analysis, and developing my communication skills everyday as we work in a close team.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I think it’s a very well structured plan as it balances college and on the job experience very well, allowing for valuable time in the field while also allowing for more in depth knowledge to be earned in the classroom.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from the employer as they treat me like they would any full time member of the team. Always making sure that I have everything that I need and also if I need any support it’s always available.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The training provider is always making sure that we are up to date with our work, and also ensures that if we are behind on anything that we can get the support we need to catch up.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel the qualification is crucial for progression and an overall better understand of the water industry. It allows me to understand why things work the way they do and also what things could potentially cause issues within the assets and the process.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
They is always plenty of opportunities to get involved with. I’ve been apart of different activities such as team building exercises up at Kielder waterside.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Northumbrian Water Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is by far the best job I’ve ever had, and there is no better company to be a part of with the support and the benefits available. The amount of support given is second to none and I’ve never known there to be so much support available in any other company I have worked for.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Northumbrian Water Group?
Be yourself and put yourself out there and you’ll be okay.
