Become an Apprentice and earn while you learn
As an Apprentice you will have the same opportunities as employees, taking home a salary and working alongside experienced staff.
You will receive both classroom and practical training, giving you the necessary skills and real-life experience to further your career with us, as well as getting all the support you need.
Read our Apprentice booklet to find out more information about the Water Process Technician Apprenticeship we have recently recruited.
Do you think you’re a perfect fit?
Visit our job portal to see what apprenticeships we have available to start your journey with us.
Application process
You will need to apply online and send us the following:
- Blind CV – Remove your name but leave in your contact details and include any previous experience or interests to support your application
- Record a short video on why you’ll make a fantastic Apprentice
If we like both your CV and video, you will move to the below stages.
Stage 1 – You’ll be sent a copy of our principles poster and will need you to talk through each principle via a video call with one of our Managers, giving an example of how you would use each principle in your role.
Stage 2 – If you pass stage 1, you will then need to complete a maths and English assessment, which will be sent to your email address.
Stage 3 – If you pass stage 2, you’ll be invited to attend an on-site practical exercise and meet one of our Managers.
Remember, the most important thing during an interview is to be yourself and let your personality shine through.
Application Tips
Blind CV – a blind CV allows the Manager to select the right candidate without any type of prejudgment or discrimination.
Structure of a Blind CV
- Contact information: This information, such as your mobile number and email, allows us to contact you. As long as the information isn’t personal data, then it can be included.
- Education: Details relating to your education e.g. GCSE’s
- Previous work experience: Experience is what is valued most. Although, in some cases, the previous training you have obtained is more valuable.
Before applying, take some time to learn a bit more about our company.
A day in the life of an Affinity Water technician
Meet Alex Harvey
What’s your job title?
Production Technician Apprentice.
Where do you work?
I’m based in Brett and work at Horsley Cross treatment site.
How long have you worked at Affinity Water?
I have worked for Affinity Water for 3 and a ½ years.
Tell us about your role – what does a normal day’s work include?
As a production technician apprentice, my day consists of meeting at Horsley Cross first thing and chatting with the standby technician to see if they’ve had any problems/call outs. I then look to plan my day through AMIS which involves carrying out maintenance across the Brett area.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
I really enjoy working with the team and tackling different problems on a day to day basis. I love my job because it varies so much! For example, I could be responsible for the unloading of a chemical delivery at Horsley Cross. Whereas, other days I could be working on a mechanical breakdown or even fixing an electrical fault.
If you could swap jobs with anyone here for the day who would it be and why?
I think it would be the water quality team to see the varieties of water treatment processes and how the water is analysed to ensure its safe for our customers.
Alex is now a qualified Production Technician.
