Job Description

Apprentice Water Operative

Department: Apprenticeship Recruitment

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Preston (Redscar)

Compensation: £28,210 - £33,046 / year

Launch your career in the water industry and help keep our communities flowing!

At Network Plus, we’re shaping the future of essential infrastructure. As an Apprentice Water Operative, you’ll be part of a supportive, practical team working on clean water networks across the North-West, gaining valuable hands-on experience and building a career that makes a real impact.

About the Role
As an Apprentice Water Operative, you’ll learn how to maintain, repair, and inspect water network assets, helping support our clients deliver safe, reliable water to homes and businesses every day. You’ll be supported by experienced colleagues who will teach you the ropes, encourage and support, whilst helping you grow your confidence out in the field. This is a physically demanding role requiring regular lifting, prolonged standing, and working in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll complete the Level 2 Water Network Operative Apprenticeship, giving you nationally recognised skills whilst working on the job, completing meaningful work from day one.

Locations
Roles are available in the following locations, so you’ll be close to the action and your local community;

• Worsley
• Redscar, Preston
• Milnthorpe
• Liverpool

Key Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting with day‑to‑day maintenance and repair of clean water networks
• Learning how to locate, isolate and fix issues within the water system
• Supporting planned and reactive works across a variety of sites
• Working safely and professionally as part of a friendly operational team
• Gaining hands‑on skills that genuinely set you up for your future career

Experience and Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Likes being outdoors and hands‑on
• Enjoys learning new things
• Is reliable, curious, and up for a challenge
• Works well in a team
• A full UK driving licence is ideal (but not essential to start)

Salary and Benefits

What you can expect:

• National Minimum wage based on your age as you start your career with potential for more, in line with performance and qualification
• Supportive team environment
• Real responsibility
• A Level 2 Water Network Water Operative apprenticeship which is an industry recognised qualification
• A workplace where you can be yourself and grow your career from the ground up

Ready to Start Your Journey?
If you want a career with purpose, variety, and plenty of room to grow — this apprenticeship could be your perfect next step.

**Apply now and help keep the North West flowing!**