Bioresources Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A major water utility company in Ipswich is offering a Bioresources Maintenance Technician Apprentice role for enthusiastic individuals keen on practical work and environmental protection. The apprenticeship combines hands-on experience and college-based learning, where candidates will gain essential skills in maintaining equipment at wastewater treatment sites. Starting salary is £18,000, increasing to £23,500 after the first year. Ideal candidates will have good communication skills, an interest in the water industry, and a willingness to work outdoors.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Private healthcare

Pension

Gym discounts

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in protecting the environment.
• Willingness to work outdoors and learn new things.
• Need to obtain a full UK driving licence by year two.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain and care for essential assets and equipment.
• Support fault diagnosis and keep equipment running efficiently.
• Work alongside experienced technicians and follow health & safety rules.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team mindset

Interest in the water industry

Education

English, Maths and Science GCSEs (grades 9–4/A*–C)

Level 2 Functional Skills (predicted grades accepted)

Job description

Bioresources Maintenance Technician Apprentice (Wastewater) page is loaded## Bioresources Maintenance Technician Apprentice (Wastewater)locations: Ipswichtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: EC007**Location -**Ipswich, Suffolk **Start date -** August 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.At Anglian Water, we treat and recycle wastewater in a way that helps protect the environment and create renewable energy**. Using natural biological processes, we safely treat waste, turn it into reusable biosolids for farming, and generate green energy that helps power our sites.**This work plays a vital role in keeping our rivers and seas clean while reducing our reliance on traditional energy sources**Your opportunity to start a hands-on career**This apprenticeship is a great entry point if you enjoy practical work, learning on the job, and being part of a team that keeps essential services running.As a **Bioresources Maintenance Technician Apprentice**, you’ll learn how to look after the equipment that keeps our wastewater treatment sites operating safely and efficiently. You don’t need experience in engineering or the water industry—we’ll teach you everything you need to know.You’ll split your time between college‑based learning and hands‑on experience at our sites, working alongside experienced technicians and gaining real‑world skills that last a lifetime.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 - **What you’ll do:*** Inspect, maintain and care for essential assets and equipment* Support fault diagnosis and keep equipment running efficiently* Work and learn alongside experienced mechanical and electrical technicians and follow health & safety rules* Take ownership of your development and contribute to team success**What we’re looking for:*** English, Maths and Science GCSE’s (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* Genuine interest in the water industry and protecting the environment* Good communication skills and a team mindset* Willingness to work outdoors and learn new thingsIf you do not currently hold a full UK driving licence, you’ll need to obtain one by the end of year two of the programme, or if this isn’t possible due to your age, within one year of your 17th birthday. **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 debtWe welcome applicants from all backgrounds—bring your passion, curiosity, and your true self!**Applications close:** Friday 30th January**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. If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an in-person final stage assessment centre locallyWe 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 [e-mail]’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 .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.