NINE apprentices are now putting their skills and knowledge to use at Northumbrian Water after completing their first two years of technical training.

Electrical engineer Dylan Lowes, who will be working within the firm’s teams based in Horsley and Hexham, is among the new recruits who have spent time training in Middlesbrough.

Mechanical engineers Kristofer Brown and Jordan Cuthbertson, will work in their native Northumberland from the Alnwick base. Mechanical engineers Jack Adams and Adam McCabe, and electrical engineer Carl Eddon, will work in the Tees area. Electrical engineer Luke Barras and mechanical engineer Kieron Marr will be based in Washington. And mechanical engineer Lewis McArthur will work in Essex.

Northumbrian Water Group’s training contracts manager, Tracey Greener, said: “The first two years have flown for the apprentices and they have really worked hard to complete their Level 3 studies to a high standard. They are all ready to move into the role they were recruited to and start working alongside other mechanical and electrical colleagues.

“This is what apprenticeships are all about, preparing people to be valuable, full-time members of the team and putting their skills into practice. We’re very proud of this group and are excited to see them continue to develop in their roles.”

Earlier this year, Northumbrian Water helped to launch the Energy & Utilities Skills Strategy, aimed at filling 221,000 roles that have been estimated will be needed within the sector by 2027.