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NI Water Makes Final Call for Apprentices

12 February 2025 10:53

Apprentices 2025 | NI Water News

NI Water has issued a final call for applications for 23 apprenticeships that are now available through its double award-winning Entry Level Academy. The closing date for applications is 17th February 2025 via www.niwater.com/entrylevelacademy


23 apprenticeship opportunities are available across a range of NI Water business areas including Water Utilities, Energy, Science, Business Analytics, Finance and Information Management.

Successful applicants will receive an attractive reward package from day one including a competitive salary, structured career progression and fully funded qualifications as well as hands-on experience with professional and experienced colleagues to help launch your career. NI Water also offers subsidised driving lessons as part of its Entry Level Academy which will truly put you in the driving seat of your career.


NI Water’s Entry Level Co-ordinator Stacey Watson explained: “NI Water is searching for school leavers, at GCSE and A-Level stages, graduates and people who are considering a career change. We are once again offering a broad range of apprenticeships, higher level apprenticeships and graduate programmes are available to suit different aspirations and interests. It’s the opportunity of a lifetime but you better be quick as our deadline for applications is Monday 17th February 2025.”

Danni Mooney from Crumlin is a Scientific Apprentice with NI Water. Danni said: “I was attracted to apply to the Apprenticeship Programme at NI Water because I wanted to develop a practical skill set in a rewarding and dynamic environment. I realised I was eager to pursue a career that would allow me to grow professionally while contributing to a meaningful organization like NI Water, which plays a crucial role in supporting the community and the environment. The Apprenticeship Programme offered an excellent opportunity to build on my existing strengths while learning new technical skills.

“My journey into NI Water started when I discovered the Apprenticeship Programme and recognized it as a great fit for my ambitions. I was impressed by NI Water's commitment to developing talent and providing hands-on learning. My experience at NI Water has been very positive so far. The induction process was informative and welcoming, and it helped me understand the company's culture and values, as well as how different teams work together. The support I've received from my colleagues and mentors has been exceptional, with everyone being very approachable and willing to offer guidance as I get up to speed. I believe the 6-week bootcamp is the best way to join the company as not only do you get to make friends for life, you get to see all aspects of the company, so you are not thrown into the deep end at the start.

“I couldn’t recommend NI Water to anyone enough and think everyone in the company would have to agree. Every single staff member is always so welcoming and ready to teach and there is never a “stupid” question. At NI Water you offered a structured learning pathway, hands on learning, career opportunities, job security, a competitive salary and benefits and as I previously mentioned a supportive learning environment.”

Owen Irvine from Lisburn is a Water Utilities Apprentice with NI Water. Owen said: “My experience within Northern Ireland Water has been amazing, I definitely made the correct choice for me. The introduction/ bootcamp was very informative and covered all the parts I needed before going out to frontline, the coursework aspect reflects on what information is needed to carry out daily tasks, which benefits my day to day working. When carrying out coursework I always had support from my manager and merit skills, also the other apprentices were very helpful if I ever needed information.


“I would recommend Northern Ireland Water to anyone looking for an apprenticeship, firstly the earning while you learn is a great factor as you get a qualification and a full time job without the student loans, secondly it is a great way to meet new people and gain friendships, if anyone was considering joining the company I would say 100% do it. I really do feel this has been the best choice for me and I’m very happy working within the business.”


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NI Water is an award-winning company and employer. Some of its recent award wins include:

    • The Irish News award for Best Employee Development Programme (Large Business) at the Irish News Workplace and Employment 2024
    • Highly Commended in the Corporate Community Champion category at the Belfast Telegraph Business Awards 2024
    • The Belfast Telegraph award for Employer of the Year 2023
    • The Irish News award for Best Apprentice Programme (Large Employer) 2023
    • The CIPD award for Most Impactful Health and Wellbeing at World 2023
    • The CIPD Highly Commended award for Best Resourcing and Talent Strategy 2023
    • The CIPD award for Northern Ireland’s Best Apprenticeship Scheme 2022


Media enquiries to the NI Water Press Office via email to press.office@niwater.com


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