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2020 apprentice week

Apprenticeships

United Utilities provides water and sewage services to seven million people across the North West of England. From operating our pipes and improving water quality, to embracing new technologies and safeguarding the local environment – whether you're in our head office or out on site, there's always plenty going on.

Join us and be part of building a stronger, greener and healthier North West

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Are you ready to start living your future?

Join us as an apprentice and start living your future today!

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About our apprenticeship scheme

To find the answers to your burning questions and to learn more about the application process click the buttons below.

Benefits of working with us

Earn while you learn and other benefits.

Information for parents

Parents, get the lowdown on apprenticeships at United Utilities.

Diversity and inclusion

Read more about diversity and inclusion at United Utilities.

Hear from our apprentices and trainers themselves

Our apprentices

Life as a United Utilities apprentice is full of benefits

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Salaries start from £17,000, and an annual bonus of up to 7.5%.

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We’ll see you’re well looked after, with a private healthcare scheme to help you to cover medical & dental costs.

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State-of-the-art training facilities.

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Ofsted rated United Utilities as a GOOD training provider.

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Award-winning pension scheme.

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Dedicated mentors and managers who will support you every step of the way.

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You get 26 days of annual leave every year. You can even buy extra days or sell them back to us.

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We’ll pay for up to 10 driving lessons to help to get you on the road!

You'll also have access to an onsite gym and other great facilities at our head office. And while access to an award-winning pension scheme might not be top of your priorities right now, responsible employers like us make sure you get one anyway. And that’s not the only way to save, as you’ll be able to buy company shares as part of the employee share buy scheme.