Asset Technician Apprentice (Clean Water)

Location -Colchester 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.

Working in the Water Supply (Drinking Water) teams this is the chance to restartyourcareer with Anglian Water as an Asset Technician Apprentice! Join our Water Services team and train to become a multi-skilled technician inmechanical and electrical engineering.Youllsplit your time between 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 avarietyofweather; 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 currentapprenticesOperational Apprenticeships - Anglian Water Careers

Whatyoulldo:

• Inspectmaintainand care for essential assets and equipment

• Support fault diagnosis and keep equipment running efficiently

• Work and learn alongside experienced mechanical and electrical technicians 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 towards NationallyRecognisedQualifications without 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 assessmentcentrein Basildon on 26th February 2026.