PROMOTION CA M ER O N WA LL A C E INFORMATION SERVICES SERVICE DESK ENGINEER; ADVANCED LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY How has Wessex Water helped your career? I left college with a Level 3 IT qualification and joined Wessex Water as its first IT apprentice. I'm treated like a full member of the team and get invited to all team meetings. I don't think I'd have succeeded without colleagues' support. What has been the outstanding moment of your apprenticeship? I became the Bath and Bristol Apprentice of the year 2017. Can you give us an overview of your job? I prepare all laptops and PC desktops. To cover a staff shortage, I've been placed in a role on the main IT helpdesk. Where do you see yourself in the future? I would like a nice job offer from my manager at Wessex Water! I'd also like to gain more experience in field IT support. PAUL C H ARL ES H ARRIET D AL D IN What has your journey been with Wessex Water? In my first year I worked with the waste mechanical and engineering team while starting my Level 2 Performing Engineering Operatives and Level 3 BTEC in Mechanical Engineering. During year two, I moved to the construction side. Year three, I started my HND in Mechatronics, learning how to strip and overhaul Wessex Water's assets. In my final year I've moved to the technical support group, while continuing with my HND and completing my 17th edition course, which ensures up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations. How is your apprenticeship going? In my first few weeks I was kitted out with my personal protective equipment and provided with health and safety training. I learned that keeping everyone safe is a main priority at Wessex Water. I spent the next few months rotating around the company, learning various roles. Everyone has been really welcoming and treated me with respect. A main benefit of the apprenticeship is definitely the contextual learning and the variety on a day-to-day basis. ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL MULTI-SKILLED ENGINEER; ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP IN ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION Why did you choose an apprenticeship at Wessex Water? Because I didn't want to go to university - I wanted practical skills as well as academic. Wessex Water offered me a role where I could "earn and learn" and gain qualifications as well as a lot of practical skills and knowledge. TRAINEE CIVIL ENGINEER; HIGHER LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP INCLUDING HNC IN CIVIL ENGINEERING AND NVQ LEVEL 4 IN SITE MANAGEMENT What are your aspirations? I'm still a beginner but I know with the support of the company I can progress and become a project manager in the future. I'll then have the confidence as a leader to understand the full flow of the company - I already feel like my experiences have helped develop my knowledge. What are your plans for the future? My plan is to continue my passion for engineering and working for Wessex Water, and prove that I am willing to learn more practical skills. I will also apply for a degree. The past 18 months have seen a significant expansion in Wessex Water's award-winning apprenticeships J&C Wessex Water DPS jw3.indd 19 FOR MORE INFORMATION Email careers@wessexwater. co.uk quoting #J&C2017 Visit wessexwater.co.uk/careers 16/11/2017 16:47