Degree Apprentice Environmental Practitioner

At Severn Trent, we believe everyone deserves more. More care for the environment, more sustainable initiatives, and more support for the communities we serve. That is why we're on a mission to deliver bigger and better things, and we need passionate apprentices like you to help us achieve our goals.

Our people and culture are the heart of our success. We're proud to be in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. With nearly 10,000 dedicated colleagues, we're looking for more brilliant people who are eager to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future.

If you're excited to learn, and ready to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

What the Programme Offers

Apprenticeship Programmes are a great way to earn and learn. Our Apprentice Environmental Practitioner Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business. You’ll be supported every step of the way. Your role will be to gain practical experience in a few teams developing your knowledge and understanding of Severn Trent and the processes. All of this will allow you to further develop your skills so you can communicate data effectively to a wide variety of stakeholders.

You’ll spend time within Asset Planning working with the team that carry out computer based hydraulic modelling which we utilise to understand the impact of our sewer network on the environment. You’ll work on updating hydraulics models, visiting sites to gather information and supporting the creation of reports sent to regulatory bodies such as the Environment Agency.

We welcome all apprentices from diverse backgrounds, as we know diverse minds bring new ideas and a different way of thinking. We are looking for someone who wants to build their career with us and grasp new opportunities, and in return we will support you with varied experiences, training and development to provide a grounding for your future career.

How the Programme Works

You will be based at Raynesway in Derby, the heart of our patch. The programme requires you to complete placements across environmental teams, gaining exposure in different areas of the department so that you are equipped with the right skills to build your career here at Severn Trent.

In this exciting programme, you will have the chance to discuss your development and career ambitions in your 1-1 meetings with business leads, mentors, a study buddy, the cohort leader, and the New Talent Team.

As part of this apprenticeship, you will be studying towards a Level 6 qualification in Environmental Practitioner.

What you will learn

• Promoting sustainable growth while maintaining environmental responsibilities.
• Limiting pollution by reducing resource use and waste.
• Applying environmental principles and techniques to complex systems.
• Developing eco-friendly solutions to minimise pollutive outputs.

What we are looking for

We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long-term.

If you have the passion to succeed that we see in our apprentices every day, you’ll be a great match for our programme. We’d love you to be someone with:

• A ‘can do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in and take accountability.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel freely across our patch and work in varied environments.
• Curiosity to learn quickly and work across different teams.

About the Programme

Our New Talent Team will guide you and support you every step of the way. Furthermore, your line manager, mentor and apprentice buddy will be there to help you in making sure you reach your full potential here at Severn Trent.

Apprenticeship Duration: 53 months (this does not include EPA period)

Entry Criteria: 3 A-Levels at Grade AAB, or equivalent such as BTEC Nationals, including a STEM-related subject.

Driving Requirements: If you are successful, you will require a full UK licence and access to your own vehicle upon beginning your role. Please note, some of our sites are in remote locations and not serviced by public transport. It is your responsibility to ensure you can arrive safely at work for your start time each day, so please consider this before applying.

You will be working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, across a 7am – 3.30pm / 7am – 3pm / 8am – 4pm working pattern.

Rewards and Care

It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500, which is subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Retail Offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

As if that isn’t enough, you’ll receive an annual salary increase whilst you’re on programme and you’ll also get an increase when you move into your first job.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Severn Trent we are passionate about our people. We want to make sure that we continue to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve. We’re making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity, who help us with our commitments.

Apply and Timeline

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

Roles close on 16th March at Midday (12pm)

Check your diary – face to face assessments will run from through April and May 2026

Estimated start date- September 2026

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this programme and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate must be able therefore to demonstrate right to work without Severn Trent sponsorship.