Apprentice Water Operator Review
at Northumbrian Water Group
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Lumley
Review Submitted: March 2026
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
My role involves the monitoring and maintenance of the water treatment process to ensure water is safe to consume once it gets to our customers taps.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy my role here at Northumbrian water, every day is different and the role itself is very interesting.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes I have further developed my problem solving skills as well as broadened my chemistry knowledge.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very well structured with different learning to complete to ensure competency in the role.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have weekly catch ups with management to understand how my learning is going and where areas can be improved.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive a great amount of support and i am given a good amount of time to complete my coursework.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It provides me with the information to understand my role.
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
Yes i have taken part in networking activities as a part of my apprenticeship.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Northumbrian Water Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There are many opportunities here for growth and the support has been amazing so far.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Northumbrian Water Group?
Be yourself and be intrigued in the role, always ask loads of questions!!
