Water Recycling Operations Graduate at Anglian Water

About The Role

Start date:September 2027

Location:Rolesavailableregion wide.Please note your placementsmay vary across the region anddepartments,so flexibility is essential.

Help shape the future of water, theenvironmentand the communities we serve

With a plan worth over £11billionof investment,we'rebuilding for better — for you, for the communities we serve, for our environment. As part of this we are looking for you to join Anglian Water'sWater RecyclingGraduate 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'lldevelop the skills, experience and support needed to become one of our future leaders or specialists.

Your career path

The water industry is changing rapidly, creating exciting opportunities for the next generation of talent. At Anglian Water,you'llwork onreal challengesthat matter, developingexpertiseacross your chosen profession while contributing to projects that support customers,communitiesand the environment.

You'lllearn from experienced colleagues, take on meaningfulresponsibilityand build the skills,knowledgeand confidence to shape your future career, while helping us shape the future of water.

To find out more from ourrecentgraduatespleasevisit ourAnglian Water careerspage:Graduates - Anglian Water Careers

Professional Development & Memberships

We'recommitted to helping you build a career, not just gain a job. Through our two-year graduate programme,you'llexperience different placements, work onreal businesschallengesand learn from experienced colleagues across the organisation.You'llhave access to a wide range of development opportunities, support towards professional qualifications and funded membership of a relevant professional institution, helping you grow yourexpertiseand achieve professional accreditation whereappropriate.

Your programme

Our Water Recycling Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across various operational teams, developing the knowledge, skills and leadership capability needed to lead complex operational teams in the future. Through a structured two-year programme,you'llwork alongside experiencedoperational leaders, contribute toreal businesschallengesand build a broad understanding of how we deliver safe,reliableand sustainable services.

You'llcomplete a series of diverse placements designed to give you exposure to every aspect of operational leadership, including:

responding to operational incidents, managingrisksandmaintainingservice performance.

identifyingopportunities to improve performance, resilience and efficiency through planning and optimisation.

gaining hands-on experience working directly with operational teams and understanding the realities of day-to-day service delivery.

learning how financial,contractualand commercial decisions support operational success.

understanding how we transform waste into valuable resources while supporting environmental and sustainabilityobjectives.

gaining insight into water production, distribution networks, customeroutcomesand operational performance.

developing an understanding of safety leadership, riskmanagementand regulatory responsibilities.

You'llalsobenefitfrom shadowing opportunities across teamswhich support our front-line operational teams,providingvaluable insight into how decisions are made across the business and how effective leaders create high-performing teams. Throughout the programme,you'llbe supported by mentors, technical experts and operational leaders while delivering meaningful projects that create real value for the business.

This is more than a graduate programme.It'sa pathway to becoming a confident, capable operational leader with the breadth of experience needed to drive performance,innovationand continuous improvement across our operational teams.

What you will bring

We are looking for people who are curious,ambitiousand ready to learn. Individuals who enjoy solving problems, workingcollaborativelyand bringing different perspectives to the challenges we face. Most importantly,we'relooking for graduates who want to help shape the future of water while developing a successful and rewarding career of their own.We welcome applicants who are excited abouttechnology productsand passionate about the water industry.

For this role,you’llneed to have obtained in the last 3 years or be studying towards a minimum 2:2 in any degree discipline and have graduated by September 2027 for the 2027 intake.

Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary,you'llreceive 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,paternityand shared parental leave, helping you balance your career with the moments that matter most.

Closing Date:27th September 2026

Site Tour:You may be invited to a local site tourormeet the team session as part of the recruitment process. This is an opportunity to visit your potential workplace, meet the team, and learn more about the role and working environment.

AssessmentCentres:Successful candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face assessmentcentreat one of our locations across the Anglian Water region.