Bioresource Maintenance Technician Apprentice (Wastewater)
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Location -Basildon Essex
Start date -August 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.
Did you know thatapproximatelytwo thirds of the countrys sludge is treated through anaerobic digestion processes where the sludge is treated inspecialisedtanks and heated tohigh temperaturesto kill off harmful bacteria.Anaerobic digestion allows us to produce biosolids whichisused asa soilconditionerfor agricultural land and to generate renewable energy in the form of biogas. This helps us to reduce our reliance on traditional energy sources.
Working in theWastewater(Sewage)teams this is the chance to restartyourcareer with Anglian Water asaBioresourcesMaintenance Technician Apprentice! Join ourBioresourcesteam and train to become a skilled technician in engineering.Youllsplit your time between college and hands-on learning at our sites helping the water recycling process that collects wastewater treats and cleans it before returning it safely to our rivers and seas to safeguard protect and improve the environment.
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 Water. Over87% 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 currentapprentices-Operational Apprenticeships - Anglian Water Careers
Whatyoulldo:
Inspectmaintainand care for essential assets and equipment
Support fault diagnosis and keep equipment running efficiently
Workand learnalongside experiencedmechanicaland electricaltechnicians and follow health & safety rules
Take ownership of your development and contribute to team success
Whatwerelooking for:
English Mathsand Science GCSEs(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
Genuine interest in the water industry and protecting the environment
Good communicationskills and a team mindset
Willingness to work outdoors and learn new things
If you do not currently hold a full UK drivinglicenceyoullneed to obtain one by the end of year two of theprogramme or if thisisntpossible due to your age within one year of your 17th birthday.
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 successfulyou 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-personfinal stage assessmentcentrelocallyinBasildon on 24th February 2026
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Electrical Experience
- eMaint
- Industrial Maintenance
- HVAC
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Property Maintenance
- Maintenance
- Painting
- Plumbing
- Hydraulics
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Troubleshooting
About Company
We will always go the extra mile for our six million customers and their water.
