Maintenance Technician Apprentice (Bioresources Wastewater), Colchester

Location – Colchester, Essex
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.

Ever wondered what happens to wastewater after it leaves our homes?

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 – Operational Apprenticeships – Anglian Water Careers

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 things

If 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 debt

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds-bring your passion, curiosity, and your true self!

Applications close: Friday 23rd January 2026

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 locally in Basildon on 26th February 2026.