Maintenance Technician Apprentice (Wastewater)

Location: Saffron Walden & the surrounding areas

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.

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 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
• 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: 01/03/2026

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.