Apprentice Waste Network Operations

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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.

• Learn how we maintain and repair our wastewater network.
• Ensure our system works efficiently and effectively so that we don’t cause blockages.
• Work with customers to educate them on the impact of pouring fats, oils and greases down the drain and help keep our network well maintained.
• Understand how we respond and investigate pollution incidents, with a real care for our environment, customers and stakeholders.

• 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 initiative to dive head‑first into problem solving.
• No two days are the same on the front line, and not every day goes to plan – so you’ll need to be quick on your feet to respond.
• 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.
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment.

Longbridge, Warwick, CV34 6QW

Standard:
Water Industry Network Technician – Waste Water

Apprenticeship level: 3

Duration: 24 months

Starting salary: £22,500

Entry criteria:
If you don't already have GCSEs in English and Maths, you will need to take functional skills as part of the apprenticeship, which is an alternative to GCSEs and to achieve a Level 2, to be achieved prior to the completion of your apprenticeship.

Driving requirements:
Must have a full UK driving licence along with access to your own vehicle upon starting the role.

Working hours:

37 per week Monday to Friday, typically across a 7 am – 3 pm, with occasional changes due to operational requirements.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5verwaltung 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 – 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.

We want to foster a diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture that reflects the communities and customers we serve. Find out more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Severn Trent.

Roles close on 16th March at Midday (12pm).
• Face‑to‑अब assessments will run 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. Severn Trent will not sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant criteria; the candidate must demonstrate right to work without sponsorship.