Level 3 Apprentice Network Asset Engineer – Electrical (Wastewater)

United Utilities

Apprenticeship summary

Are you ready to live your future? Do you want to be part of building a greener, healthier, and stronger North West? Come and join us! We’ll provide you with industry-leading skills and the experience you need to succeed in your chosen field.

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Closing date: February 23, 2026

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Wage:
£20,000 a year
Total hours per week:
37
Expected duration (weeks):
208
Positions (available):
1
Date posted:
January 29, 2026
Possible start date:
September 2, 2026
Apprenticeship level:

Advanced

As a Level 3 Apprentice Network Asset Engineer –Electrical (Wastewater), you’ll learn what goes into refurbishing and replacing our equipment across our wastewater treatment works and pumping stations and how to: 

  • Install, repair and maintain our electrical equipment, as well as discover what goes into refurbishing and replacing our Wastewater Network assets, ensuring they are available and working correctly to keep services running smoothly for our customers
  • work as part of a dedicated team focussed on ensuring our plants continue to operate at maximum efficiency
  • work with a wide range of equipment, be able to identify any electrical faults and carry out electrical maintenance and repairs, following the company’s rigorous health and safety standards
  • schedule maintenance activity and organise your workload effectively 
  • During your first year, you’ll spend 3 days per week over a 8-month duration during term time at the Bolton Technical Training Centre
  • If you do not live near, accommodation will be reimbursed/provided by United Utilities during this period, excluding weekends
  • Every apprentice is guaranteed a permanent position at the end of their scheme. (As long as you meet all necessary standards and behaviour criteria throughout the programme.)

Employer

United Utilities

United Utilities is responsible for water and wastewater services in the North West of England. From 2025-2030 we will undertake the largest investment in water and wastewater services in the North West in 100 years - that's more than £13 billion worth of projects. Now, more than ever, we need inspiring future talent to help make the North West stronger, greener, and healthier. 

Training

Training Provider:

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard:

Water industry asset maintenance technician (level 3)