ONE of Yorkshire’s largest employers has launched a search for 11 apprentices.

Yorkshire Water launched the scheme last year, taking on ten apprentices in a variety of roles.

The firm is advertising the vacancies on its website and has also contacted schools and colleges with details of the scheme.

The scheme, which is open to people of all ages, from college leavers to mature people looking to retrain, will see apprentices train in skills suitable for all areas of Yorkshire Water’s operations such as IT, process and production and mechanical and electrical maintenance of its equipment and assets.

Successful candidates will be supported by a mentor from relevant departments.

The programmes include college study and at the end of the scheme, all apprentices will be offered a job.

Pamela Rogerson, director of human resources at Yorkshire Water, said: “As one of the region’s largest employers, we recognise we’re in a privileged position to be able to boost employment opportunities within Yorkshire and support the local economy at a time when it is most needed.

“We view schemes like this as being vital, introducing new people with fresh ideas into our business and developing talent.”

The opening date for applications for the apprenticeship scheme is Monday.

Visit yorkshirewater.com and click on ‘careers’ to apply or call 01274-692060 for more information.