Drinking Water Process Technician Apprentice (Clean Water)

Location -Colchester Essex
Start date -June 2026
Starting Salary:18000 (increasing to 23500 in your second year!)
Right to Work in the UK:To be considered for this role you must currently have right to work in the UK.

Working in the Water Supply (Drinking Water) teams this is the chance to restartyour career with Anglian Water asaProcess TechnicianApprentice! Join our Water Services team andtrain to become a fully qualified Process Technician.Youllplaya key roletohelpmake sure water is cleansafeand reliable for our customers and communities.Youlllearn how to run and look after the equipment and systems that treat our cleanwatersoitssafe to drinkvisitsitesspottingand fixing problems and making sure everything is working as efficiently as possible.Youllsplit your timebetween college and hands-on learning at our sites helping to keep cleandrinking water flowing to homes and businessesin your local community.

This is a hands-on practical role working outside in a variety of weather; the work is varied rewarding and at times challenging but no two days are the same! Once qualified youll join a 24/7 standby rota because your role is vital.

We arevery proudof our apprentices here at Anglian Waterover87% of our apprentices are still working here at Anglianafter 10 years.Check out our career site to hear more about opportunities and hear from our currentapprenticesOperational Apprenticeships - Anglian Water Careers

Whatyoulldo:

• Day-to-day operational running ofcleanwater treatment sites.

• Learn how to run andmaintainthe equipment and systems that treat drinking water

• Visit different sites to check operationsspotand fix problems and keep everything running efficiently.

• Work alongside experienced technicians and followheath& safety rules

• Take ownership of your development and contribute to team success

Whatwerelooking for:

• Maths GCSE(grades 94/A*C) we can also accept Level 2 Functional Skills -predicted grades will be accepted if you have not yet completed your exams

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence

• Genuine interest in the water industry and protecting the environment

• Good communicationskills and a team mindset

• Willingness to work outdoors and learn new things

Whatsin it for you:

• Mentor and full support network

• Paid holidays private healthcare pensiongymand retail discounts

• Work towardsNationallyrecognisedqualificationswithout incurring student debt

We welcome applicants from all backgroundsbring your passion curiosity and your true self!

Applications close:Friday 23rd January 2026

Next Steps:Submityour CV and answer five screening questions to share more about you and your motivations for applying.If successful you may be selected to a site tour/meet the team at a local site to gain an understanding of the role.If shortlistedyoullbe invited to an in-person final stage assessmentcentrelocally in Basildon on 26th February 2026.