After welcoming 56 new apprentices in January, United Utilities has recruited a further 46 apprentices, 24 Graduates and in October will recruit a further 24 Customer Service apprentices.

The only FTSE100 company in the North West has a strong track record in delivering an award winning apprenticeship scheme and now has over 160 apprentices currently gaining valuable practical hands-on skills in a diverse range of roles, alongside achieving nationally recognised qualifications, including degree-level.

The new intake will be completing recognised programmes in a variety of roles from Payroll, Project Controls, Construction Supervisors, Income, Engineering, Water Technicians and Trainee Buyers.

After being welcomed into the company the new recruits are currently completing a week long exciting Outward Bound Programme, in Eskdale Cumbria, where they will undertake a range of resilience and mind set challenges.

After that they’ll join United Utilities’ army of around 5,000 dedicated staff keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing for seven million people in the North West.