Mechanical Engineer Apprentice

Mechanical Degree Apprentice Level 6

£24,558

Start date: September 2027

Location: Thorpe Wood House, Peterborough. Please note role may take you to some locations across the region, so some flexibility is essential. Your base location will be Thorpe Wood House, and we offer a flexible hybrid working approach, with the opportunity to work from home up to 1-2 days per week where business needs allow.

Application Process:  As part of your application, you’ll need to upload a cover letter explaining why you’re interested in this specific apprenticeship and Anglian Water.  We want to hear about your own motivations, interests and experiences, so please make your cover letter personal and written in your own voice. AI tools can be useful for checking or improving your work, but your cover letter shouldn’t be heavily reliant on AI-generated content. Your cover letter will form an important part of our assessment of your application, and unfortunately, we won’t be able to consider applications submitted without one.

Help shape the future of water, the environment and the communities we serve  

With a current investment plan worth over £11 billion, we're building for better — for you, for the communities we serve, for our environment. As part of this we are looking for candidates to join Anglian Water's Degree Apprentice Programme and tackle some of the biggest environmental and infrastructure challenges facing the region. From climate resilience and major engineering projects to digital innovation and customer experience, you'll develop the skills, experience and support needed to become one of our future leaders or specialists.

Your programme

What you'll be doing 

Apprentices will develop strong mechanical skills you can apply straight away in the workplace. You will be able to support mechanical design, testing, analysis, reporting, and quality assurance, while helping projects stay on time and on budget. You will also provide valuable technical guidance and support, becoming a confident, skilled engineer who adds real impact from day one.

What you will bring

We are looking for people who are curious, ambitious and ready to learn. Individuals who enjoy solving problems, working collaboratively and bringing different perspectives to the challenges we face. Most importantly, we're looking for apprentices who want to help shape the future of water while developing a successful and rewarding career of their own. 

For this role you will need:

• 3 GCSEs at grade A*-C /4-9 including English (or equivalent Level 2 qualification) and meet age-related Maths requirements as outlined by the DfE.*

• 96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff.

• High level of self-motivation and willingness to learn.

• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and good communication skills.

• Organised, flexible, and able to manage time effectively.

• Full UK driving license (or in the process of obtaining one)

At the end of this 4.5 - 5 year degree apprenticeship you will be awarded with BEng (Hons) Electro-mechanical Engineering.

Benefits of joining Anglian Water

Starting your career brings exciting opportunities and new responsibilities. That's why we provide access to Stream, a financial wellbeing platform designed to help you make the most of your money. From workplace savings and budgeting tools to financial education, rewards and cashback offers, you'll have access to practical support that helps you build strong financial habits from day one

Alongside this we offer a competitive salary, you'll receive a comprehensive health and wellbeing package, private healthcare, 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and a double-matched pension scheme with up to 21% total contribution. We also offer an excellent family leave package, including enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, helping you balance your career with the moments that matter most.

Closing date: 15th November 2026

Next Steps: If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre on 11th December  at Lancaster House office in Huntingdon.

Right to Work in the UK:  To be considered for this role, you must already have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.