Apprentice Water Recycling Maintenance Technician
Apprentice Water Recycling Maintenance Technician
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Job Description
Build Your Future: Join Our Water Wastewater Maintenance Apprenticeship
Starting Salary: 18000 (increasing to 23500 in your second year of studying!
Start Date: Monday 4th August 2025
Location: Bedford
Apprentice Standard:Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician
Help Shape a Sustainable Future for Your Community and the Planet
At Anglian Water we are united by a shared purpose: to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve through our commitment to Love Every Drop. This mission underpins everything we do from delivering safe clean drinking water to supporting local communities and protecting our natural environment.
As a Wastewater Maintenance Technician Apprentice within our Wastewater business youll be at the heart of this purposeensuring the reliable delivery of 1100 million litres of clean drinking water every day. This is more than just a job. Its your opportunity to make a tangible impact champion sustainability and help us innovate for a better future.
What Makes This Role Unique
This apprenticeship isnt just about learning the skills of the tradeits about building a career that aligns with your values and aspirations. Youll join a team that celebrates diversity thrives on collaboration and is driven by our shared values:
We build trust
We do the right thing
We are always exploring
We believe that different perspectives and life experiences strengthen our ability to innovate and solve problems. This is why were committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs and has the opportunity to thrive.
Why Join Anglian Water
Shape a Career with Purpose: Play a key role in ensuring safe sustainable water supplies while helping protect the planet.
WorkLife Balance: Enhanced familyfriendly policies 25 days annual leave (rising with service) and the ability to buy or sell additional leave.
FutureFocused Training: A nationally recognized qualification and handson learning that blends mechanical and electrical engineering with realworld environmental impact.
Support from Day One: Join a community of mentors managers peers and professionals dedicated to helping you succeed.
Inclusive Culture: Anglian Water is an equalopportunity employer and we are proud to foster a supportive inclusive and flexible work environment.
What Will You Do
As an Apprentice Wastewater Maintenance Technician your role will include:
Ensure Water Recycling sites operate correctly and reliably to treat water used by customers before safely returning it to the environment.
Play a vital role in keeping our assets running effectively and efficiently.
Conduct routine inspections and proactive maintenance to prevent issues.
Swiftly troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical faults.
Operate and testing cuttingedge equipment to optimize performance.
Maintain sewer networks to ensure everything flows seamlessly.
Focus on compliance with safety protocols and environmental standards.
Contribute directly to protecting communities and the environment.
What Are We Looking For
A passion for problemsolving and sustainability.
GCSEs (Grade AC or 94 in Math English and Science) or Level 2 Functional Skills. (please note that predicted grades will be accepted if you have not yet completed your exams)
A willingness to work outdoors and take on challenges
A growth mindset and a drive to explore learn and contribute to a greater purpose.
Whether you are new to the industry or considering a career changeour programs are designed to support and develop all.
Your learning Journey
Your time will be split between classroom and onthejob learning. You will attend Grantham college on a block release schedule spending Monday to Thursday there for two weeks at a time which amounts to eight college days per month. The remaining time will be spent on the job learning applying your learning and gaining handson experience. Your learning journey will also be supported with a minimum of 6 hours per week of offthejob training. This course usually takes 4 years to complete. (Travel costs to/from college will be covered in line with our expenses reimbursement policy).
Inclusion at Anglian Water
We welcome everyone! As an equal opportunity employer we consider all qualified applicants no matter their gender identity ethnicity nationality religion age sexual orientation disability or any other protected characteristic. We hire and nurture based on merit and a shared passion for making positive impacts. Our commitment is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong & can use every drop of their potential
How to Apply & Locations
Submit your CV and answer five screening questions to share more about you and your motivations for applying. If successful youll be invited to an inperson assessment centre on Thursday 15th May 2025.
Please note that applications may close early due to high demand
Need adjustments during the process Contact the Early Careers team at were here to ensure an inclusive and supportive recruitment journey.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
