Treatment Apprentice (Wastewater) Ely, Cambridgeshire Posted 18 hours ago

Location: Ely

Start date: June 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.

Working in the Wastewater (Sewage) teams, this is the chance to start your career with Anglian Water as a Treatment Technician Apprentice! You’ll split your time between college and hands-on learning at our sites, helping the water recycling process that collects wastewater, treats and cleans it, before returning it safely to our rivers and seas, to safeguard, protect and improve the environment.

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.

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.

What you’ll do:

• Testing effluent
• Working alongside our scientists.
• Carrying out vital processes including screening, settlement and biological treatment
• Support fault diagnosis and keep equipment running efficiently
• Work alongside experienced technicians and follow health & safety rules
• Take ownership of your development and contribute to team success

What we’re looking for:

• English and Maths 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 13th February 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 locally in Downham Market on 18th March.

We are committed to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in both our workforce and our supply chain partners to help us to understand and meet the needs of our customers.

We are passionate and dedicated to the learning and development of our people, making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential.

We want to give everyone equal access to our recruitment process. If you have a disability or long-term condition, including neurodiversity and mental health conditions, we’ll support you throughout your application, and make any adjustments to make sure your disability or long-term condition is not a barrier to recruitment.

If you need any support, please reach out to our team at resourcing@anglianwater.co.uk.

To apply, you’ll need your up-to-date CV, we also recommend uploading a cover letter – tell us what has made you apply and what skills you can bring to the position. We will be in touch after your application has been reviewed, following the closing date.

If you are offered a job with us, you’ll be subject to the relevant employment checks for your role, which could include references, driving licence check, DBS Check as well as your right to work in the UK.

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Become a part of Anglian Water’s future and join us on our journey as we live through our values to build trust, do the right thing, and are always exploring, to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region.