Apprentice Water Recycling Maintenance Technician - Anglian Water : Job Details

Build Your Future: Join Our Water Wastewater Maintenance Apprenticeship

Starting Salary: £18,000 (increasing to £23,500 in your second year of studying!)

Start Date: August 2025

Location: Diss

Apprentice Standard: Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician

Help Shape a Sustainable Future for Your Community and the Planet

At Anglian Water, we are united by a shared purpose: to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve through our commitment to Love Every Drop. This mission underpins everything we do, from delivering safe, clean drinking water to supporting local communities and protecting our natural environment.

As a Wastewater Maintenance Technician Apprentice within our Wastewater business , you'll be at the heart of this purpose-ensuring the reliable delivery of 1,100 million litres of clean drinking water every day. This is more than just a job. It's your opportunity to make a tangible impact, champion sustainability, and help us innovate for a better future.

What Makes This Role Unique?

This apprenticeship isn't just about learning the skills of the trade-it's about building a career that aligns with your values and aspirations. You'll join a team that celebrates diversity, thrives on collaboration, and is driven by our shared values:

We build trust

We do the right thing

We are always exploring

We believe that different perspectives and life experiences strengthen our ability to innovate and solve problems. This is why we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs and has the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join Anglian Water?

• Shape a Career with Purpose: Play a key role in ensuring safe, sustainable water supplies while helping protect the planet.

• Work-Life Balance: Enhanced family-friendly policies, 25 days annual leave (rising with service), and the ability to buy or sell additional leave.

• Future-Focused Training: A nationally recognized qualification and hands-on learning that blends mechanical and electrical engineering with real-world environmental impact.

• Support from Day One: Join a community of mentors, managers, peers, and professionals dedicated to helping you succeed.

• Inclusive Culture: Anglian Water is an equal-opportunity employer, and we are proud to foster a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment.

What Will You Do?

As an Apprentice Wastewater Maintenance Technician, your role will include:

• Ensure Water Recycling sites operate correctly and reliably to treat water used by customers before safely returning it to the environment.
• Play a vital role in keeping our assets running effectively and efficiently.
• Conduct routine inspections and proactive maintenance to prevent issues.
• Swiftly troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical faults.
• Operate and testing cutting-edge equipment to optimize performance.
• Maintain sewer networks to ensure everything flows seamlessly.
• Focus on compliance with safety protocols and environmental standards.
• Contribute directly to protecting communities and the environment.

What Are We Looking For?

• A passion for problem-solving and sustainability.
• GCSEs (Grade A-C or 9-4 in Math, English, and Science) or Level 2 Functional Skills. (please note that predicted grades will be accepted if you have not yet completed your exams)
• A willingness to work outdoors and take on challenges
• A growth mindset and a drive to explore, learn, and contribute to a greater purpose.

Whether you are new to the industry or considering a career change-our programs are designed to support and develop all.

Your learning Journey

Your time will be split between classroom and on-the-job learning. You will attend college on a block release schedule, spending Monday to Thursday there for two weeks at a time, which amounts to eight college days per month. The remaining time will be spent on the job learning, applying your learning and gaining hands-on experience. Your learning journey will also be supported with a minimum of 6 hours per week of off-the-job training. This course usually takes 4 years to complete. (Travel costs to/from college will be covered, in line with our expenses reimbursement policy).

How to Apply & Locations

Submit your CV and answer five screening questions to share more about you and your motivations for applying. If successful, you'll be invited to an in-person assessment centre locally in March 2025.

Please note that applications may close early due to high demand

Need adjustments during the process? Contact the Early Careers team at we're here to ensure an inclusive and supportive recruitment journey.