MORE than 90 new job roles will be opened up to residents of Warrington thanks to United Utilities.

The national water service provider, based in Great Sankey, has launched its apprenticeship campaign for another year and is looking for recruits across Cheshire to join the exciting programme.

As National Apprenticeship Week gets underway, the water company for the north west has announced it has roles ranging from scientist, project controller and data analyst through to mechanical and electrical engineer, customer service advisor and even an assistant town planner, available.

United Utilities has pledged to create 7,000 new jobs across Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire, Cumbria and Greater Manchester by 2030, as it delivers a record £13.7 billion investment programme.

Some 500 apprenticeships will form a key part of the recruitment drive and are available to anyone - from those looking to take their first step into the world of work through to those looking for a career change.

The company already has 250 apprentices taking part in its award-winning programme, gaining practical hands-on skills in a diverse range of roles, and achieving nationally recognised apprenticeship standards including degree-level.

Katrina Clark, a project controls apprentice from Warrington has discovered the opportunities the programme has to offer.

Now in the third year of a level 3 apprenticeship, she said: “A big benefit of an apprenticeship at United Utilities is that when you pass successfully, you will have a job at the end.

“I’ve almost completed my apprenticeship and I already know what role I am going into.

“As well as gaining qualifications, I’ve also developed other skills and my confidence has grown.”

Recruitment is now open for apprenticeships which will begin in September, giving people the chance to begin a career in the water and wastewater industry.

Adrienne McFarland, people director at United Utilities added: “We’ve got opportunities available right across the business, and across our region, so whether you are interested in a hands-on engineering role or surveying role, or you have got a head for numbers and wanted to explore our opportunities in project planning, data analysis or finance – we could have the perfect role for you.

“We have a lot to offer from a competitive starting salary and annual leave entitlement to development opportunities and even 10 free driving lessons.”

Recruitment is open until March 31 and the successful applicants will join the company in September.

For more details about the available roles visit unitedutilities.com/apprenticeships/