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Apprentice Operations Technician

Contract type
Apprentice
Working Pattern
Full time
Location based
Billingham
Hours per week
37.5
Dates that interviews will take place
August 2025
Salary
£24,087
Summary of vacancy

Are you looking for a technical apprenticeship?

When you join SUEZ, you get more than a brand-new role. Your work will help us deliver innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for water and waste management. You will get a chance to help us preserve and restore our planet’s natural capital for future generations. It’s a career that’s not only exciting, but full of opportunities as well as professional and personal fulfilment.

About the role

  • You will be working at our Tees Valley Lines 4&5 Energy From Waste Facility, Haverton Hill Road, Billingham, Teesside, TS23 1PY.
  • You will be working on a shift pattern of 5 days on 06:30 - 18:30, 7 days off, 5 nights on 18:30 - 06:30, 8 days off following an initial 3 months of Monday to Friday - 08:30 - 16:30.
  • You will be working towards a Processing Industry Manufacturing Technician Level 3 apprenticeship.
  • You will be earning £24,087, up to 3% bonus, SUEZ benefits and shift allowance (once you are working shift patterns).
About the role

What will I be doing?

You’ll be learning about the critical elements of the plant, making sure everything runs safely and efficiently, in a way that complies with environmental legislation. It means continuously monitoring, controlling, assessing and adjusting plant processes, and applying your expertise to any problems that arise.

What are the requirements?

  • You must have an interest in mechanical, electrical or process engineering.
  • You must be able to travel to and from site outside of normal working hours.
  • Ideally you will have Maths, English and Science GCSE at grade C (4) or higher.
  • You must be able to work and interact effectively within a team.
  • You must have good time management skills and the ability to complete work on time.
  • Ideally you will have good IT system knowledge.
  • It would be beneficial if you have a Process Plant Operations (O610) qualification but is not essential.

**You cannot have another level 3 qualification related to this qualification in order to qualify for this apprenticeship**

Who we are

At SUEZ the efficient and sustainable management of resources around the globe is at the heart of everything we do. Respect – acting ethically and with integrity – is one of our core values. We’re passionate about the environment and believe in protecting our world. Over 90,000 likeminded people worldwide makes for an incredible team, where collaboration and trust are part of the way we work. With true team spirit, we can give our customers a standard of service that goes above and beyond and ensure that our local communities have access to essential water and waste services.

We thank our people for all they do with development opportunities, wide-ranging benefits and rewards that reflect their hard work. In a friendly, supportive environment, you’ll be inspired to grow and play your part in creating a better future for all.   

**NO AGENCIES PLEASE**

Closing Date
15/08/2025
Once we have sufficient applicants we withhold the right to close job vacancies early.