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Our apprenticeship programmes could be the right fit for you.

We create apprenticeship opportunities for people seeking development and wanting to start a career with real purpose. Whether you're finishing school, getting back to work after a break, looking to change careers, or hoping for a fresh start, this could be your path. If you have the ambition and commitment, we can provide the training and support.

Choosing Affinity Water means being part of an industry that’s trying to solve one of the major sustainable challenges of the 21st century whilst also making a positive difference to the local environment and local communities.

Water is a big part of life and in the UK, we are lucky enough to know that when we turn on a tap, the water is clean and readily available. But lots goes into delivering clean and reliable water every day and in many exciting positions. Working for a water company means you get to be part of supporting your community and the ecosystem. This industry is growing fast and needs people who want to make a real difference.

Our apprenticeships help you to take the first step toward a successful career. You'll gain hands-on experience that will make you excel in your field. Plus, you’ll be part of a team that values fresh ideas and hard work. We’ll help you grow your confidence and gain real experience. Many of our past apprentices have gone on to full-time roles with great progression and job security.

About our apprenticeships:

We offer apprenticeship opportunities across different parts of the business — from operations and engineering to leadership and data analytics. Every year, our programme offering evolves to match the roles and skills we need most.

Our programmes include:

• A recognised apprenticeship programme, delivered by one of our trusted training providers
• The opportunity to include maths and English functional skills at level 2 as part of your programme
• Learn while you earn via on-the-job training to help you embed training programme knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• Real time experience in post, learning how to work in a team.
• Dedicated line manager and mentor support throughout your programme
• Practical skills development for long-term careers through real workplace experience
• Build your communication skills and advance your problem-solving capabilities.

"I am the Production Lead for our Stort region and have worked my way up since joining the company as an apprentice in 2011. It’s a great company to work for and has been a huge part of building my career from the bottom up. AW took me on and trained me up, right from retaking school exams, through to University and have given me the opportunities to build social, technical and corporate skills. I've seen so many colleagues move through the ranks, change departments, take training courses to upskill themselves and excel in their careers. It's been a real joy to see all the growth during my time here at Affinity. What do I enjoy most? The two things that stand out straightaway are the people and the variety of work. The people make or break your workplace. Here there’s always someone willing to help you and it’s really good working with the colleagues that I do. The second thing is there’s just such a variety. Sometimes it can be quite a simple job and you see instant rewards from the work being carried out and then other times it can be really tricky and the odds are stacked up against you and you have to think your way through situations. "

• A competitive salary
• A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%
• Annual leave from 23 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days
• Entry into the company annual bonus scheme
• A head office base in Hatfield, Hertfordshire — just 25 minutes by train to Central London. Work close to London but avoid high living costs!
• A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them
• Access to a company mentoring scheme with over 70 mentors
• We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave
• Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best
• Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health
• Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme
• Disability confident (if you need to apply through a different format, please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner for this role)