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Key figures
- Base salary for apprentices, reviewed every 12 months
- £24,455
- Source: Severn Trent (opens in a new tab)
- Holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
- 25 days
- Source: Severn Trent (opens in a new tab)
Overview
Severn Trent supplies water and treats wastewater across the Midlands. It runs apprenticeships at every level from 2 to 6, and it publishes its pay and benefits clearly.
Levels and roles
| Level | Example roles | Typical length |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Tanker driver, technical operator, service delivery assistant | 12–18 months |
| 3 | Assistant water network technician, maintenance technician, finance | 18–24 months |
| 4–5 | Data analyst, project manager, HR | 3–4 years |
| 6 | Civil, electro-mechanical and process engineering, digital | 3–6 years |
The examples are from Severn Trent’s previous intake.
Pay and benefits
Apprentices start on £24,455, reviewed every 12 months, with a pay rise each year of the programme. You also get 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, a bonus of up to £1,500 (subject to eligibility), and a pension where Severn Trent doubles your contribution, up to 15%.
Who can apply
You need to be 16 or over by the end of the school summer holidays (18 or over for higher and degree apprenticeships), live and be eligible to work in the UK, and not be in full-time education. Severn Trent assesses skills and strengths, not experience.
What they do
Severn Trent supplies water and treats wastewater for millions of people in the Midlands and Wales. Its apprentices work in operations, engineering, project management, finance, HR, data and more.
Apprenticeships they offer
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Level 2 apprenticeships
Tanker driver, technical operator, service delivery assistant
Last year's Level 2 roles, according to Severn Trent.
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Level 3 apprenticeships
Water network, maintenance (electrical and mechanical), finance, project management and workshop roles
Last year's Level 3 roles included assistant water network technician and maintenance technician.
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Level 4 and 5 apprenticeships
Data analyst, project manager, sustainability, HR
Higher apprenticeships are for people aged 18 and over.
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Level 6 degree apprenticeships
Civil engineering, digital and technology solutions, electro-mechanical engineering, process engineering
Degree apprenticeships are for people aged 18 and over.
Career areas
Entry requirements
- All apprenticeships
- No previous experience in the subject. Severn Trent assesses skills and strengths rather than experience. From Severn Trent's application advice.
Who can apply
- You need to be 16 or over by the end of the school summer holidays (18 or over for higher and degree apprenticeships).
- You need to live and be eligible to work in the UK, and not be in full-time education.
Our tips for Severn Trent
- Severn Trent assesses skills and strengths, not experience, so use examples from school, hobbies or part-time work.
- Look at the whole package: a pay rise every year, a bonus of up to £1,500 and 25 days' holiday.
- Typical hours are 37 to 40 a week, so check what your role involves.
Summary
- Severn Trent runs apprenticeships from Level 2 to Level 6, in operations, engineering, data, finance and more.
- Apprentices start on £24,455, with a pay rise every year of the programme.
- Benefits include 25 days' holiday, a bonus of up to £1,500 and a pension of up to 15%.
- You don't need experience in the subject: Severn Trent assesses your skills and strengths.
Questions about Severn Trent apprenticeships
How much do Severn Trent apprentices get paid?
The base salary is £24,455, reviewed every 12 months, with a pay rise each year of the programme. There's also a bonus of up to £1,500, subject to eligibility.
What apprenticeships does Severn Trent offer?
From Level 2 roles like technical operator, through Level 3 water network and maintenance roles, to Level 6 degree apprenticeships in civil, electro-mechanical and process engineering and digital.
Do you need experience for a Severn Trent apprenticeship?
No. Severn Trent says it only assesses skills and strengths, not experience. You need to be 16 or over, live in the UK and not be in full-time education.
How long is a Severn Trent apprenticeship?
From 12–18 months at Level 2 up to 3–6 years for degree apprenticeships, depending on the level.
Sources and review
Last reviewed . Details can change after this date, so check the official source before you rely on them.
- Application advice (opens in a new tab)
- Register your interest: apprenticeships 2027 (opens in a new tab) An interest-registration page, not a vacancy. Used for roles, benefits and pay.