Apprentice Procurement - (Level 4) in Coventry

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’s 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.

Apprenticeship Programmes are a great way to earn and learn! Our Apprentice Procurement 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.

Furthermore, you’ll spend time with our procurement team. 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 WILL THE PROGRAMME WORK?

You will be based in Coventry, the heart of our patch. The programme requires you to complete placements around procurement throughout your time in the role, 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.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• Understanding the market and how to use it to your best advantage
• Learning supplier and inventory management
• Learning the importance of spending in a workplace and how financial decisions affect real world situations
• Building a network with customers and learning how to maintain relationships with other organisations

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• A ‘can do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions and who takes pride in their work
• A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment
• Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head‑first into problem solving
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences
• Courage to step up to the plate by supporting out-of-hours and stand‑by rotas
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment

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.

Location: Severn Trent Headquarters, Coventry CV1 2LZ or Finham, Coventry CV3 6SD

Standard: Procurement and supply chain practitioner

Apprenticeship Level: 4

Apprenticeship Duration: 18 months (excluding EPA)

Starting Salary: £22,500

Entry Criteria: We require all candidates to have Level 3 qualifications (A-Levels, BTEC National, NVQ/SVQ Level 3, Level 3 advanced apprenticeship).

Driving Requirements: There are no driving requirements for this role.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN:

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. Here are just some of our favourite perks that you’ll get being part of the Severn Trent family:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500, 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 we continue to foster a more diverse, inclusive and cohesive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve. We’re keeping up progress with our working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity – who help us with our commitments.

LET’S GO:

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.