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Water quality technicians treat and process clean water and waste water.
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; on shifts
There will be
5.8% fewer Water treatment worker jobs in 2027.
In your local area
In your day-to-day tasks you may:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work in a control room.
Your working environment may be dirty, physically demanding, cramped, at height and outdoors in all weathers.
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 with a choice of 4 pathways.
You'll usually need:
Apprenticeships relevant to this role include:
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 need to:
You'll find more advice about careers and training in the water industry through Energy & Utilities Jobs.
With experience, you could become a team leader. With further training, you could become an engineering technician or a water engineer.
You'll find more advice about careers and training in the water industry through Talent Source Network.