Maintenance Technician Apprentice (Wastewater)
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Location -Southend & Basildon
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.
Join our Wastewater (Sewage) team as a frontline Technician Apprentice and play a vital role in keeping our sites and equipment operating safely reliably and efficiently. This is your chance to build a longterm career with Anglian Water and make a real impact on the environment and our communities.
Youll split your time between college learning and handson experience across our operational sites. Youll support the wastewater recycling processcollecting treating and cleaning wastewater before returning it safely to our rivers and seas.
This is a practical outdoor role where no two days are the same. Its varied rewarding and occasionally challenging but youll be part of a supportive team who will help you grow into a skilled technician. 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 out our career site to hear more about opportunities and hear from our currentapprentices Operational Apprenticeships - Anglian Water Careers
What youll do
Inspect maintain and care for essential assets and equipment
Support faultfinding and respond to issues to help keep our sites running efficiently
Workand learnalongside experiencedmechanicaland electricaltechnicians and follow health & safety rules
Follow all health & safety procedures
Take ownership of your development and contribute to team success
What were looking for
English Maths and Science 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
A genuine interest in the water industry and protecting the environment
Good communication skills and a strong team mindset
Willingness to work outdoors and learn new skills
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.
Whats in it for you
A dedicated mentor and full support network
Paid holidays private healthcare pension gym and retail discounts
Nationally recognised qualifications without the student debt
A welcoming and inclusive environment where you can bring 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 successfulyou may be selected to a site tour/meet the team at a local site to gain an understanding of the shortlistedyoullbe invited to an in-personfinal stageassessmentcentrelocallyin Basildon on 23rd 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.
