Higher Level Apprenticeships

Higher Level Scientific Apprenticeship

Putting the ‘H2O’ into NI Water! World class scientific analysis starts here with us – NI Water’s Analytical Services team.

This three-year Higher Level Scientific Apprenticeship is designed to provide you with real life, on the job experience, to help you develop new skills and gain the knowledge needed to enable you to build a successful career in NI Water.

Based within NI Water’s ISO accredited scientific laboratories, in Derry and Belfast we have opportunities for 4 HLAs (2 Derry & 2 Belfast). This programme will provide world class training and skills development in key disciplines of microbiology and chemistry. You’ll be part of a fantastic scientific team, using the latest technology in the field of analytical chemistry and microbiology.

You’ll take care of water quality tests essential for public health protection in Northern Ireland and get hands-on experience with sample preparation and analysis. You will gain practical experience and on the job training supported by a dedicated, experienced mentor with the opportunity to earn as you learn, completing a foundation degree, debt free, alongside continued professional development with a registered professional body.

NI Water offers a competitive salary and benefits package from day one and we will even subsidise your driving lessons to help you truly get in the driving seat of your career! Upon successful completion of the programme, HLAs will have the opportunity to pursue further qualifications and to progress to more senior technical roles or junior management roles.


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Net Zero Electrical Engineering Higher Level Apprenticeship

At NI Water, we’re committed to delivering a net zero, climate resilient future for all our customers – be part of our big ambition! 

You will be fundamental to the successful delivery of multiple exciting energy and renewable technology projects. You will be at the forefront of problem solving, innovation and collaborative working across the business on projects including solar, biomass, battery storage, hydrogen and energy efficiency, and reporting and carbon management.

You will have the opportunity to grow and develop as an energy professional across NI Water’s diverse portfolio of assets and innovative energy projects, working alongside our experts in the Energy Team.

You will fully immerse yourself in the latest trends and innovation in this dynamic field, all whilst working towards a foundation degree in Electrical Engineering, fully funded and supported by NI Water!

NI Water offers a competitive salary and benefits package from day one, and opportunities to develop new skills and gain the knowledge needed to enable you to build a successful career in NI Water.  And we will even subsidise your driving lessons to help you truly get in the driving seat of your career!

As part of your five-year Higher Level Apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to top up to a full degree qualification and upon completion of your HLA programme you will have the opportunity for further progression within our Energy team.

Join our team and be part of NI Water’s journey towards a resilient, low carbon future!



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Financial Technology Higher Level Apprenticeship

Want to analyse data using cutting edge technology? Then keep reading…as this could be your career!

This four-year Higher-Level Apprenticeship (HLA) within our financial technology team is designed to provide you with real life, on the job experience in cutting edge financial technology. Oracle financial solutions is used worldwide by leading financial institutions. You will have the opportunity to develop new skills and gain internationally recognized knowledge and experience.

You will get exposure to operations, logistics, business administration, project management, data analysis, cloud technology and business support.

You will gain insight into the heart of our business and understand how we operate through data modelling, extraction, and analysis. You will deliver reporting to the business around key critical data sets, such as, year-end accounts, supplier spend, workforce management & planning, absence management, inventory stores, asset costing and many more.

NI Water offers a competitive salary and benefits package from day one. You will have an unrivalled opportunity to earn as you learn alongside brilliant people, while completing a relevant foundation degree - debt free! And you will also benefit from subsidised driving lessons to help you truly get in the driving seat of your career!

Following successful completion of the programme, you will have the opportunity for further progression within our Financial Systems team.

Start living your future, today!


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Data Management Higher Level Apprenticeship

Want to protect Northern Ireland's most essential service, through an innovative data protection programme? Then keep reading.

This 3-year Higher-Level Apprenticeship (HLA) within our Information and Data Management team is designed to provide you with real life, on the job experience in data protection, information access, records management, and open data. You will have the opportunity to learn how to prevent fraudulent activities, reduce risk and enable NI Water to respond quickly to threats.

NI Water’s Information Management Unit (IMU) provides information and a supporting framework to enable the business to effectively manage information in accordance with business and legislative requirements.

NI Water offers a competitive salary and benefits package from day one as well as opportunities to earn as you learn, working with brilliant people, all while gaining a foundation degree in ICT. You will also benefit from subsidised driving lessons to help you truly get in the driving seat of your career!

Following successful completion of the Higher Level Apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to further progress within our Information Management Unit.


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