Water quality technicians treat and clean drinking water and process waste water.
£14,500 Starter
to£32,000 Experienced
42 to 44 a week
evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts
You can get into this job through:
You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Relevant subjects include the Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Water Engineering.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to do a water process technician advanced apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You could apply directly to work as a water treatment worker. Some employers may ask for GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) in English, maths and a science.
Experience of working in industrial plant maintenance may give you an advantage.
You'll find more advice about careers and training in the water industry through Talent Source Network.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
You could work in a control room.
Your working environment may be dirty, physically demanding, cramped, at height and outdoors in all weathers.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
With experience, you could become a team leader. With further training, you could become an engineering technician or a water engineer.
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