Applications open in October 21
Hear our current apprentices talk about their experience so far, from the application process to degree possibilities.
To find out more about our application process, please click the link below.
Application processBenefits of our apprenticieship scheme
You’ll get the opportunity to fulfil your potential. You'll be rewarded for your commitment with starting salaries from £12,500, and an annual bonus of up to 7.5%. Our fantastic benefits include private healthcare, discounted gym, up to ten driving lessons if you need to learn for your role, flexible holidays, and award winning pension scheme.
We're proud to provide water for the North West. That means keeping the taps running from Crewe to Carlisle, treating millions of litres of water and wastewater, and protecting over 7,000km of rivers and coastline. So whichever United Utilities apprenticeship you're interested in, joining us means being part of the flow of life.
Apply for our 2 day virtual work experience programme
Are you interested but want to find out even more before you apply? Need help choosing which apprenticeship is the right one for you? Then join us on 25th- 26th October on our two day virtual work experience programme to find out exactly who we are, what we do, and where you could fit in!
This opportunity is specially designed to support young people who may be considering an apprenticeship to explore their options and develop their skills and confidence to secure their perfect role with United Utilities.
The perks
It's more rewarding than you think
Diversity and inclusion
Read more about diversity and inclusion at United Utilities
Start your career here
It's a springboard for your career
Information for parents
Parents, get the lowdown on apprenticeships at United Utilities
Benefits of working with us
Earn while you learn and have the opportunity to step into a number of roles once qualified
FAQs
Here's useful answers to commonly asked questions
Virtual Site Tour
Join our apprentices on an interactive tour of one of our treatment works
Take the tourHear from our apprentices and trainers themselves
Meet Mohammed
Mohammed is in the fourth year of his apprenticeship and has recently been named as a finalist in the BAME Apprenticeship Awards. Find out more about his experience and why he enjoys working a United Utilities.
Meet Megan
Megan has finished her apprenticeship and is in her sixth year at United Utilities. Find out more about her experience and how she has benefited from her apprenticeship.
Meet Charlotte
Charlotte has just finished her four year apprenticeship, read about her experience here at United Utilities and how she's doing as a newly qualified Network Asset Engineer.
Meet Kathryn
Hear about how Kathryn is training to work in our water network area and what she's learnt so far.
Meet Samie
Hear from Samie about his journey at United Utilities as a field service engineer and the qualifications he has achieved since he started.
Meet Sarah
Hear why Sarah chose our quantity surveyor apprenticeship and how she has stepped outside her comfort zone and has grown in confidence.
Meet Matt
Matt has finished his apprenticeship and is in his fourth year at United Utilities. Read about his experience and how he has benefitted from his apprenticeship.
Meet Tom
From a young age, Tom has always wanted to pursue a career in engineering. Hear about how Tom has found his first few months as an apprentice at United Utilities.
Meet Daniel
Hear from Daniel on how training to be a Mechanical Field Service Engineer is keeping his thirst for knowledge satisfied.
Meet Chris
Hear about how Chris has progressed since completing his apprenticeship 14 years ago and his experience working at United Utilities.
Meet Rick
Hear first-hand from one of our expert trainers on what makes a good mentor and why he loves his job here.
Get an insight into a day at United Utilities
From customer service to scientist to water network technician, here’s a glimpse into life at United Utilities
We were rated "good" by Her Majesty’s Ofsted Inspectors in August 2018.
Inspectors were particularly impressed with the ‘unwavering’ commitment of leaders and managers and the ‘exceptional facilities and resources’ at our dedicated technical training centre, which opened at Bolton Wastewater Treatment Works in 2015.
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| Ofsted rated United Utilities as a GOOD training provider. | State of the art training facilities. | Award winning pension scheme. |
