Mechanical Degree Apprentice

Anglian Water Services Ltd; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream financial wellbeing platform

Private healthcare

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Double-matched pension up to 21%

Job summary

Anglian Water Group is recruiting a Mechanical Degree Apprentice Level 6 at Thorpe Wood House, Peterborough. The role offers hybrid working with 1–2 days from home per week and a base salary of £24,558 from September 2027.

The programme lasts about 4.5–5 years and leads to a BEng (Hons) Electro-mechanical Engineering, preparing you to become a future leader in water infrastructure and environmental projects.

Qualifications

• GCSEs required with English and Maths.
• UCAS Tariff points total 96 or equivalent.
• Self-motivation and willingness to learn.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and time-management skills.
• Full UK driving licence or in progress

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical skills and apply them to workplace projects.
• Support mechanical design, testing, analysis, reporting and quality assurance.
• help projects stay on time and on budget.
• Provide technical guidance and grow into a confident engineer.

Skills

Self-motivation

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

Driving licence

Education

GCSEs A*-C/4-9 incl English & Maths

96 UCAS Tariff points

Job description

Mechanical Degree Apprentice Level 6

£24,558 Start date: September 2027 Location: Thorpe Wood House, Peterborough. Please note role may take you to some locations across the region, so some flexibility is essential. Your base location will be Thorpe Wood House, and we offer a flexible hybrid working approach, with the opportunity to work from home up to 1-2 days per week where business needs allow.

Help shape the future of water, the environment and the communities we serve With a current investment plan worth over £11 billion, we're building for better — for you, for the communities we serve, for our environment. As part of this we are looking for candidates to join Anglian Water's Degree Apprentice Programme and tackle some of the biggest environmental and infrastructure challenges facing the region. From climate resilience and major engineering projects to digital innovation and customer experience, you'll develop the skills, experience and support needed to become one of our future leaders or specialists.

Your programme

What you'll be doing Apprentices will develop strong mechanical skills you can apply straight away in the workplace. You will be able to support mechanical design, testing, analysis, reporting, and quality assurance, while helping projects stay on time and on budget. You will also provide valuable technical guidance and support, becoming a confident, skilled engineer who adds real impact from day one.

What you will bring

We are looking for people who are curious, ambitious and ready to learn. Individuals who enjoy solving problems, working collaboratively and bringing different perspectives to the challenges we face. Most importantly, we're looking for apprentices who want to help shape the future of water while developing a successful and rewarding career of their own.

Qualifications

• 3 GCSEs at grade A*-C /4-9 including English (or equivalent Level 2 qualification) and meet age-related Maths requirements as outlined by the DfE.
• 96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff.
• High level of self-motivation and willingness to learn.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and good communication skills.
• Organised, flexible, and able to manage time effectively.
• Full UK driving license (or in the process of obtaining one).

At the end of this 4.5 - 5 year degree apprenticeship you will be awarded with BEng (Hons) Electro-mechanical Engineering.

Benefits of joining Anglian Water

• Starting your career brings exciting opportunities and new responsibilities. That's why we provide access to Stream, a financial wellbeing platform designed to help you make the most of your money. From workplace savings and budgeting tools to financial education, rewards and cashback offers, you'll have access to practical support that helps you build strong financial habits from day one.
• Alongside this we offer a competitive salary, you'll receive a comprehensive health and wellbeing package, private healthcare, 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and a double-matched pension scheme with up to 21% total contribution.
• We also offer an excellent family leave package, including enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, helping you balance your career with the moments that matter most.

Closing date: 15th November 2026

Right to Work in the UK

To be considered for this role, you must already have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

We 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]’

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