Water Industry Asset Maintenance Technician Apprentice

You'll work alongside experienced engineers and technicians on water and wastewater sites, getting hands-on with mechanical installation, maintenance and pipe fitting that keeps essential infrastructure working.

This is a practical, physically demanding role, where you'll spend much of your time working outdoors on operational sites in all kinds of weather. You'll use tools and equipment, help install and fit pipework, support repairs and maintenance, and learn how to identify and resolve faults.

You'll also travel regularly to different sites across the country, so you'll gain experience across a variety of environments.

Individuals starting their career, or anyone looking to build a career in the water and environmental infrastructure sector.

If you enjoy being active, working with your hands and would rather be out on site solving practical problems than sitting behind a desk, this could be a great opportunity for you.

You'll bring a strong work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to learn. You'll need to be comfortable with the physical and outdoor nature of the role, including working in varying weather conditions and travelling regularly to different operational sites.

You'll enjoy working as part of a team and take pride in working safely, doing the right thing and helping to maintain the essential water infrastructure that communities rely on every day.

For our Level 3 Apprenticeship, you'll need 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4/C or above. This programme offers a mix of practical experience and theoretical learning, with a focus on more technical or specialised roles to help you build expertise.

As regular travel to operational sites is an essential part of the role, a full UK driving licence is required.

You will be enrolled on the Level 3 Water Industry Asset Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship. A structured programme lasting approximately 36 months.