About this role
Start date - August 2026
Starting Salary: £18,000 (increasing to £23,500 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.
Ever wondered what happens to wastewater after it leaves our homes?
At Anglian Water, we treat and recycle wastewater in a way that helps protect the environment and create renewable energy. Using natural biological processes, we safely treat waste, turn it into reusable biosolids for farming, and generate green energy that helps power our sites.
This work plays a vital role in keeping our rivers and seas clean while reducing our reliance on traditional energy sources
Your opportunity to start a hands-on career
This apprenticeship is a great entry point if you enjoy practical work, learning on the job, and being part of a team that keeps essential services running.
As a Bioresources Maintenance Technician Apprentice, you’ll learn how to look after the equipment that keeps our wastewater treatment sites operating safely and efficiently. You don’t need experience in engineering or the water industry—we’ll teach you everything you need to know.
You’ll split your time between college‑based learning and hands‑on experience at our sites, working alongside experienced technicians and gaining real‑world skills that last a lifetime.
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, you’ll join a 24/7 standby rota because your role is vital.
We are very proud of our apprentices here at Anglian Water. Over 87% of our apprentices are still working here at Anglian after 10 years. Check out our career site to hear more about opportunities and hear from our current apprentices - Operational Apprenticeships - Anglian Water Careers
What you’ll do:
Inspect, maintain and 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
What we’re looking for:
English, Maths and Science GCSE’s (grades 9–4/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 communication skills and a team mindset
Willingness to work outdoors and learn new things
If you do not currently hold a full UK driving licence, you’ll need to obtain one by the end of year two of the programme, or if this isn’t possible due to your age, within one year of your 17th birthday.
What’s in it for you:
Mentor and full support network
Paid holidays, private healthcare, pension, gym and retail discounts
Work towards Nationally recognised qualifications without incurring student debt
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds—bring your passion, curiosity, and your true self!
Applications close: Friday 30th January
Next Steps: Submit your 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 shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an in-person final stage assessment centre locally
Other facts
About Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water supply water and water recycling services to more than six million domestic and business customers in the east of England and Hartlepool. Our services are at the heart of every single family and community in our region. We clean water to the highest standard, deliver it to millions of homes, and carefully manage it to ensure it never runs out.
We’re the largest water and water recycling company in England and Wales by geographic area. We’re also one of the driest regions in the country, with just 600 millimetres of rain each year, on average a third less than the rest of England. In fact some areas have a lower annual rainfall than Jerusalem. That’s why it’s vital that we look after the water that we’ve got.
What you'll do
- As a Bioresources Maintenance Technician Apprentice, you will inspect, maintain, and care for essential assets and equipment while supporting fault diagnosis to keep equipment running efficiently. You will work alongside experienced technicians and follow health and safety rules.
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