Geoscientist Apprentice

Summary

Kick-start your career in geoscience with a degree apprenticeship that lets you earn while you learn. Working alongside experienced hydrogeologists, you'll help investigate how water moves beneath the ground, gain hands-on field experience and achieve a fully funded Geoscience degree with Keele University.

Wage

£24,454.04 a year

Alongside your salary, you'll receive a fully funded degree apprenticeship, generous annual leave, access to our employee benefits package and support from experienced colleagues and mentors throughout your apprenticeship journey.

Training course

Geoscientist (integrated degree) (level 6)

Hours

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Flexible working is available. The role is mainly office-based, with opportunities for site visits and fieldwork across Great Britain. University attendance and study time will form part of the working week.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 21 September 2026

Duration

5 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Support the monitoring and investigation of groundwater and mine water systems across Great Britain
• Assist with collecting water samples and environmental data from sites
• Help inspect and maintain groundwater monitoring equipment
• Analyse environmental and geological data using specialist software and tools
• Support the interpretation of groundwater, geological and hydrogeological information
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports, maps and presentations
• Work alongside experienced hydrogeologists on environmental and mine water remediation projects
• Take part in site visits, fieldwork and investigations to understand groundwater conditions
• Contribute to projects that help protect water resources and the environment
• Gradually take ownership of your own work and projects as your skills and experience develop

Where you'll work

200 Lichfield Lane
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 4RG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

UNIVERSITY OF KEELE

Training course

Geoscientist (integrated degree) (level 6)

What you'll learn

• Integrate and critically evaluate information from different sources to test findings and hypotheses.
• Consider, appraise and inform ground related issues to multidisciplinary teams.
• Define complex geoscience related problems, a strategy to understand the problem and evaluate possible solutions. For example: resource scarcity, foundations, sustainability energy supply.
• Test geological models to inform and design investigations.
• Plan, conduct and present independent geoscientific projects with appropriate guidance.
• Consider inconsistencies and uncertainty and gaps in data when developing geological models.
• Apply geoscientific theories, paradigms, concepts and principles.
• Conduct and supervise fieldwork, geoscience mapping and laboratory investigations as appropriate and in accordance with safe working practices and legal requirements.
• Apply appropriate numerical, statistical, geostatistical and qualitative techniques in the evaluation of data and information.
• Utilise digital technologies, instrumentation and remote sensing for the collection, analysis and modelling of data.
• Communicate relevant geoscience insights to external stakeholders using different formats and media.
• Evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses and develop personal development goals.
• Plan and organise own workload and contribute to the completion of geoscientific projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders online, remotely and in person, using appropriate techniques.
• Carry out geoscientific site surveys independently across a range of environments.
• Keep up to date with advances in working practices and emerging technologies and disseminate learning across the organisation.
• Prepare geoscience risk assessments in accordance with associated legislation for health, safety and wellbeing.
• Apply equality, diversity and inclusivity good practice to inform decision making.
• Produce recommendations that align to client requirements and organisational objectives that demonstrate the application of ethical, environmental sustainability and compliance with relevant legislation.
• Integrate and critically evaluate information from different sources to test findings and hypotheses.
• Consider, appraise and inform ground related issues to multidisciplinary teams.
• Define complex geoscience related problems, a strategy to understand the problem and evaluate possible solutions. For example: resource scarcity, foundations, sustainability energy supply.
• Test geological models to inform and design investigations.
• Plan, conduct and present independent geoscientific projects with appropriate guidance.
• Consider inconsistencies and uncertainty and gaps in data when developing geological models.
• Apply geoscientific theories, paradigms, concepts and principles.
• Conduct and supervise fieldwork, geoscience mapping and laboratory investigations as appropriate and in accordance with safe working practices and legal requirements.
• Apply appropriate numerical, statistical, geostatistical and qualitative techniques in the evaluation of data and information.
• Utilise digital technologies, instrumentation and remote sensing for the collection, analysis and modelling of data.
• Communicate relevant geoscience insights to external stakeholders using different formats and media.
• Evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses and develop personal development goals.
• Plan and organise own workload and contribute to the completion of geoscientific projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders online, remotely and in person, using appropriate techniques.
• Carry out geoscientific site surveys independently across a range of environments.
• Keep up to date with advances in working practices and emerging technologies and disseminate learning across the organisation.
• Prepare geoscience risk assessments in accordance with associated legislation for health, safety and wellbeing.
• Apply equality, diversity and inclusivity good practice to inform decision making.
• Produce recommendations that align to client requirements and organisational objectives that demonstrate the application of ethical, environmental sustainability and compliance with relevant legislation.

Training schedule

You will complete the Level 6 Geoscientist Degree Apprenticeship with Keele University while working within our Technical Services team.

Training will be delivered through a combination of:

• On-the-job learning and practical experience at the Mining Remediation Authority
• Online and face-to-face teaching delivered by Keele University
• Block release attendance at Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG
• Independent study supported by both university tutors and workplace mentors
• You will receive dedicated support throughout the apprenticeship and will spend at least 20% of your working time on off-the-job training and study

More training information

The apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with Keele University over five years. Learning is structured through a combination of workplace experience, independent study and university attendance.

You will be supported by a dedicated workplace mentor and university tutor throughout the programme. University attendance will include a mixture of online learning, campus-based teaching and block release activities, scheduled in advance to support both study and work commitments.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English Language (grade 4/C or above)
• Mathematics (grade 4/C or above)

A Level in:

• any Geology, Geography, Environmental Science, (grade 3 at grade BBB or above)
• or Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Math (grade BBB or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• 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

Other requirements

Willingness to travel across Great Britain for site visits, fieldwork and university attendance.

Ability to work outdoors in a range of weather conditions when undertaking fieldwork.

Must be able to meet the entry requirements for Keele University's Level 6 Geoscientist Degree Apprenticeship, including any qualification requirements set by the university.

A full UK driving licence would be advantageous but is not essential at the start of the apprenticeship.

Willingness to work towards obtaining a full UK driving licence during the apprenticeship.