Geotechnical Degree Apprentice

Introduction

Kickstart your career with a fully funded degree apprenticeship. Earn a salary, gain real-world geotechnical experience and achieve a Level 6 Geoscientist Degree with no student debt. Help manage mining legacy and support safe, sustainable development while building specialist skills in geology, mapping and data analysis.

About the Employer

Here at the Mining Remediation Authority, we really are a great team to work with. We’re united in our passion and commitment to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas. We carry out a wide variety of essential services from responding to coal mining hazards, to keeping everyone and everything safe from mine water pollution. We are excited about what our future holds. Our work is helping to develop a new sustainable source of renewable energy for the UK. By harnessing the energy from mine water heat, we hope to play a key role towards helping the UK to meet net-zero emissions by 2050. We truly are a supportive organisation where we all live and breathe our values. We are inclusive, trusted and progressive in everything that we do.

What You'll Do

Review geological maps, mining plans, borehole records and historical information.

Support the preparation of Coal Mining Risk Assessments and technical reports.

Analyse geological, geotechnical and mining data to identify potential risks and constraints.

Develop skills in GIS, digital mapping and spatial data analysis.

Assist with the creation of conceptual ground models.

Support investigations into mining legacy, mine entries and coal mining subsidence.

Contribute to projects that help developers and planners manage ground-related risks.

Work with colleagues and external stakeholders on a range of technical projects.

Help develop and improve products, services and technical processes.

Produce reports, presentations and other technical outputs.

Attend team meetings, training sessions and site visits as required.

Work towards achieving a Level 6 Geoscientist Degree Apprenticeship with Keele University while applying your learning in the workplace.

Training Outcome

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you could progress into a geotechnical, geological, hydrogeological or environmental role within the Mining Remediation Authority or the wider geoscience sector. The skills and experience gained during the programme will provide a strong foundation for a career in geology, geotechnical engineering, environmental consultancy, mining engineering, ground investigation or infrastructure development. Opportunities for further professional development and progression may be available.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential - A Level - Any Geography, Geology, Environmental Science - BBB or above
• Essential - A Level - Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics - BBB or above

Course Information

Course: Geoscientist (integrated degree) (level 6)

Level: 6

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Degree

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday. We offer flexible working arrangements, allowing you to balance work, study and personal commitments. Working patterns will be agreed with your manager and will include dedicated time for apprenticeship training and development.

Expected Duration: 5 Years

Training Provider: UNIVERSITY OF KEELE

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.