Apprentice Plumber

Apprentice Plumber

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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. 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.

Apprenticeship Programmes are a great way to earn and learn! Our Apprentice Plumber 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 work closely with our Water Treatment team, gaining hands‑on experience in water treatment, hygiene and plumbing. Collaborating with other teams, you’ll help deliver projects and contracts that make a positive impact on both our customers and our business.

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.

You will be travelling within the Severn Trent region on a regular basis. The programme allows you to gain 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 2 Building Services qualification.

What you will learn You will expand your knowledge of:

• Plumbing Skills – Learn how to install, maintain, and fix systems, building a trade that’s always in demand.
• Water Treatment & Legionella Monitoring – Discover how to keep water safe and clean, using modern techniques and technology.
• Remedial Project Management – Get involved in planning and delivering real solutions that make a difference.
• Chemical Treatment & Dosing – Understand how chemicals are used to keep water systems healthy and compliant.
• Teamwork & Communication – Work alongside experienced professionals, develop confidence, and learn how projects come together from start to finish.

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 graduates every day, you’ll be a great match for our programme. We’d love you to be someone with:

• A ‘can do’ attitude – someone who is willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions and who takes pride in their work.
• The ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast‑paced working environment.
• An open mind, constantly wanting to learn and develop.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working as part of a team.
• Drive to produce high quality work and meet targets.

Our New Talent Team will guide you and support you every step of the way. Furthermore, your line manager, mentor and graduate buddy will be there to help you in making sure you reach your full…