Build Your Future: Join Our Process Commissioning Engineer Apprenticeship
Starting Salary:
£18,000 (increasing to £23,500 in your second year of studying!) Start Date:
August 2025 Location:
Peterborough Apprentice Standard:
Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Help Shape a Sustainable Future for Your Community and the Planet At Anglian Water, we are united by a shared purpose:
to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve through our commitment to Love Every Drop.
This mission underpins everything we do, from delivering safe, clean drinking water to supporting local communities and protecting our natural environment. As an
Process Commissioning Engineer
Apprentice
within our Water business,
you'll be at the heart of this purpose-ensuring the reliable delivery of 1,100 million litres of clean drinking water every day. This is more than just a job. It's your opportunity to make a tangible impact, champion sustainability, and help us innovate for a better future. What Makes This Role Unique? This apprenticeship isn't just about learning the skills of the trade-it's about building a career that aligns with your values and aspirations. You'll join a team that celebrates diversity, thrives on collaboration, and is driven by our shared values: We build trust We do the right thing We are always exploring We believe that different perspectives and life experiences strengthen our ability to innovate and solve problems. This is why we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs and has the opportunity to thrive. Why Join Anglian Water? Shape a Career with Purpose:
Play a key role in ensuring safe, sustainable water supplies while helping protect the planet. Work-Life Balance:
Enhanced family-friendly policies, 25 days annual leave (rising with service), and the ability to buy or sell additional leave. Future-Focused Training:
A nationally recognized qualification and hands-on learning that blends mechanical and electrical engineering with real-world environmental impact. Support from Day One:
Join a community of mentors, managers, peers, and professionals dedicated to helping you succeed. Inclusive Culture:
Anglian Water is an equal-opportunity employer, and we are proud to foster a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment. What Will You Do? As a
Water Process Commissioning Engineer
Apprentice, you'll: Oversee the commissioning and start-up of water treatment projects. Follow detailed plans to test systems and ensure they meet design standards. Collaborate with design teams to improve systems, adjust settings, and enhance efficiency through performance data review. Train as a wastewater process technician, focusing on recycling processes within the commissioning team. Work closely with contractors to test, optimize, and run new treatment plants and systems before handover. Calibrate equipment to ensure precise operations. Maintain accurate records and create detailed commissioning reports. Collaborate with project teams and training operations staff for smooth system transitions. Uphold health and safety standards in all commissioning activities. Ensure systems seamlessly move from commissioning to routine operational use. What Are We Looking For? A passion for problem-solving and sustainability. GCSEs (Grade A-C or 9-4 in Math, English, and Science) or Level 2 Functional Skills. (please note that predicted grades will be accepted if you have not yet completed your exams) A willingness to work outdoors and take on challenges A growth mindset and a drive to explore, learn, and contribute to a greater purpose. Whether you are new to the industry or considering a career change-our programs are designed to support and develop all. Inclusion at Anglian Water We welcome everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants, no matter their gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We hire and nurture based on merit and a shared passion for making positive impacts. Our commitment is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong & can use every drop of their potential. Your Learning Journey You will attend Grantham college on a block release schedule, spending Monday to Thursday there for two weeks at a time, which amounts to eight college days per month. The remaining time will be spent on-the-job learning, applying your learning and gaining hands-on experience. Your learning journey will also be supported with a minimum of 6 hours per week of off-the-job training. This course usually takes 5 years to complete. (Travel costs to/from college will be covered, in line with our expenses reimbursement policy). How to Apply & Locations Submit your CV and answer five screening questions to share more about you and your motivations for applying. If successful, you'll be invited to an in-person assessment centre locally in March 2025. Please note that applications may close early due to high demand. Need adjustments during the process? Contact the Early Careers team at
earlycareers@anglianwater.co.uk -we're here to ensure an inclusive and supportive recruitment journey.
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£18,000 (increasing to £23,500 in your second year of studying!) Start Date:
August 2025 Location:
Peterborough Apprentice Standard:
Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Help Shape a Sustainable Future for Your Community and the Planet At Anglian Water, we are united by a shared purpose:
to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve through our commitment to Love Every Drop.
This mission underpins everything we do, from delivering safe, clean drinking water to supporting local communities and protecting our natural environment. As an
Process Commissioning Engineer
Apprentice
within our Water business,
you'll be at the heart of this purpose-ensuring the reliable delivery of 1,100 million litres of clean drinking water every day. This is more than just a job. It's your opportunity to make a tangible impact, champion sustainability, and help us innovate for a better future. What Makes This Role Unique? This apprenticeship isn't just about learning the skills of the trade-it's about building a career that aligns with your values and aspirations. You'll join a team that celebrates diversity, thrives on collaboration, and is driven by our shared values: We build trust We do the right thing We are always exploring We believe that different perspectives and life experiences strengthen our ability to innovate and solve problems. This is why we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs and has the opportunity to thrive. Why Join Anglian Water? Shape a Career with Purpose:
Play a key role in ensuring safe, sustainable water supplies while helping protect the planet. Work-Life Balance:
Enhanced family-friendly policies, 25 days annual leave (rising with service), and the ability to buy or sell additional leave. Future-Focused Training:
A nationally recognized qualification and hands-on learning that blends mechanical and electrical engineering with real-world environmental impact. Support from Day One:
Join a community of mentors, managers, peers, and professionals dedicated to helping you succeed. Inclusive Culture:
Anglian Water is an equal-opportunity employer, and we are proud to foster a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment. What Will You Do? As a
Water Process Commissioning Engineer
Apprentice, you'll: Oversee the commissioning and start-up of water treatment projects. Follow detailed plans to test systems and ensure they meet design standards. Collaborate with design teams to improve systems, adjust settings, and enhance efficiency through performance data review. Train as a wastewater process technician, focusing on recycling processes within the commissioning team. Work closely with contractors to test, optimize, and run new treatment plants and systems before handover. Calibrate equipment to ensure precise operations. Maintain accurate records and create detailed commissioning reports. Collaborate with project teams and training operations staff for smooth system transitions. Uphold health and safety standards in all commissioning activities. Ensure systems seamlessly move from commissioning to routine operational use. What Are We Looking For? A passion for problem-solving and sustainability. GCSEs (Grade A-C or 9-4 in Math, English, and Science) or Level 2 Functional Skills. (please note that predicted grades will be accepted if you have not yet completed your exams) A willingness to work outdoors and take on challenges A growth mindset and a drive to explore, learn, and contribute to a greater purpose. Whether you are new to the industry or considering a career change-our programs are designed to support and develop all. Inclusion at Anglian Water We welcome everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants, no matter their gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We hire and nurture based on merit and a shared passion for making positive impacts. Our commitment is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong & can use every drop of their potential. Your Learning Journey You will attend Grantham college on a block release schedule, spending Monday to Thursday there for two weeks at a time, which amounts to eight college days per month. The remaining time will be spent on-the-job learning, applying your learning and gaining hands-on experience. Your learning journey will also be supported with a minimum of 6 hours per week of off-the-job training. This course usually takes 5 years to complete. (Travel costs to/from college will be covered, in line with our expenses reimbursement policy). How to Apply & Locations Submit your CV and answer five screening questions to share more about you and your motivations for applying. If successful, you'll be invited to an in-person assessment centre locally in March 2025. Please note that applications may close early due to high demand. Need adjustments during the process? Contact the Early Careers team at
earlycareers@anglianwater.co.uk -we're here to ensure an inclusive and supportive recruitment journey.
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