Drinking Water Process Technician Apprentice (Clean Water) at Anglian Water Services Ltd

Grantham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

23500.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Water Treatment, Equipment Maintenance, Problem Solving, Health And Safety, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Outdoor Work, Learning Agility, Operational Running, System Maintenance

Industry

Utilities

Description

Location - Grantham / Boston / Bourne 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 Water Supply (Drinking Water) teams, this is the chance to restart your career with Anglian Water as a Process Technician Apprentice! Join our Water Services team and train to become a fully qualified Process Technician. You'll play a key role to help make sure water is clean, safe, and reliable for our customers and communities. You'll learn how to run and look after the equipment and systems that treat our clean water, so it's safe to drink, visit sites, spotting and fixing problems, and making sure everything is working as efficiently as possible. You'll split your time between college and hands-on learning at our sites, helping to keep clean drinking water flowing to homes and businesses in your local community. 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. 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. Check out our career site to hear more about opportunities and hear from our current apprentices Operational Apprenticeships - Anglian Water Careers What you’ll do: Day-to-day operational running of clean water treatment sites. Learn how to run and maintain the equipment and systems that treat drinking water Visit different sites to check operations, spot and fix problems, and keep everything running efficiently. Work alongside experienced technicians and follow heath & safety rules Take ownership of your development and contribute to team success What we’re looking for: Maths GCSE (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 Full UK Manual Driving Licence 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 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: 08/03/2026 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. 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 get reach out to our team 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. More information about how we look after and use your information can be found in our Privacy Notice. 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.

Responsibilities

The apprentice will be responsible for the day-to-day operational running of clean water treatment sites, learning to maintain equipment and systems that ensure water safety. This includes visiting various sites to check operations, identify and fix issues, and maintain efficiency under supervision.