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.
Join our Wastewater (Sewage) team as a front‑line 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 long‑term career with Anglian Water and make a real impact on the environment and our communities.
You’ll split your time between college learning and hands‑on experience across our operational sites. You’ll support the wastewater recycling process—collecting, 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. It’s varied, rewarding, and occasionally challenging, but you’ll be part of a supportive team who will help you grow into a skilled technician. 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‑finding and respond to issues to help keep our sites running efficiently
Work and learn alongside experienced mechanical and electrical technicians and follow health & safety rules
Follow all health & safety procedures
Take ownership of your development and contribute to team success
What we’re looking for
English, Maths and Science (grades 9–4/A*–C) - predicted grades will be accepted if you have not yet completed your exams. Level 2 Functional Skills will also be accepted.
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 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
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 30th January 2026
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.
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 Maintenance Technician Apprentice, you will inspect, maintain, and care for essential assets and equipment while supporting fault-finding and responding to issues. You will work alongside experienced technicians and follow health and safety rules.
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