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Key figures
- Levels of the apprenticeships listed on Yorkshire Water's early careers page
- Level 3–4
- Source: Yorkshire Water (opens in a new tab)
- Level 3 field-based apprenticeships, from mechanical fitter to field technician
- 6
- Source: Yorkshire Water (opens in a new tab)
- Minimum age for some engineering work experience placements, for health and safety reasons
- 16+
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Overview
Yorkshire Water looks after the reservoirs, treatment works, pumping stations and pipes that supply clean water and take away wastewater across Yorkshire. Its apprenticeships are a mix of hands-on engineering and office-based roles.
Engineering apprenticeships (Level 3)
| Role | What you’ll do |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Fitter | Maintain and repair pumps, valves, pipework and gearboxes |
| Electrician (Electrical Maintenance Engineer) | Look after electrical panels, motors and automation equipment |
| Reservoir Engineer | Monitor and maintain reservoirs and abstraction points |
| ICA Engineer | Install and programme instruments, sensors and control systems |
| Process Engineer | Control the treatment processes that turn raw water into drinking water |
There are also apprentice field technicians, who carry out maintenance checks and respond to faults, often reported by customers.
Level 4 and office apprenticeships
At Level 4, you could train as a water regulations inspector (checking plumbing in homes and businesses), or in asset management, project management or data. There’s also a Level 3 HR support apprenticeship.
What they don’t tell you
Yorkshire Water doesn’t publish pay, lengths or entry requirements on its early careers page. Read each advert carefully.
What they do
Yorkshire Water supplies clean water and treats wastewater across Yorkshire, running reservoirs, treatment works, pumping stations and pipe networks.
Apprenticeships at Yorkshire Water
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Engineering apprenticeships
Treatment works, pumping stations and reservoirs
Level 3 apprenticeships as a mechanical fitter, electrician (electrical maintenance engineer), reservoir engineer, ICA (instrumentation, control and automation) engineer, process engineer or field technician.
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Level 4 apprenticeships
Water regulations, asset management, project management and data
Roles include water regulations inspector, data analyst, asset management and project management, working with field teams and office colleagues.
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Human Resources Support apprenticeship
People team
Admin and project support for HR teams, from interview invitations to employee records.
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Yorkshire Water entry requirements
We have not found entry requirements published in a form we can verify for this employer. They usually vary by programme, so check each role's details on the official site.
Who can apply
- Yorkshire Water doesn't publish age, residency or grade requirements on its early careers page. Check each advert.
Our tips for Yorkshire Water
- Yorkshire Water says its electrician apprenticeship is not a domestic 'sparky' role. You'd maintain industrial electrical systems at treatment works and pumping stations.
- Reservoir roles involve working outdoors in remote places. Think about how you'd travel to sites.
- Its work experience placements are a good way to find out which role suits you before you apply.
- Pay isn't on the early careers page, so check each advert and ask at interview.
Summary
- Yorkshire Water runs Level 3 and Level 4 apprenticeships across Yorkshire.
- Engineering roles include mechanical fitter, electrician, reservoir engineer, ICA engineer and process engineer.
- Level 4 roles cover water regulations, asset management, project management and data.
- Pay and entry requirements aren't on its early careers page.
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Questions about Yorkshire Water apprenticeships
What apprenticeships does Yorkshire Water offer?
Level 3 field-based apprenticeships as a mechanical fitter, electrician, reservoir engineer, ICA engineer, process engineer or field technician, a Level 3 HR support apprenticeship, and Level 4 apprenticeships as a water regulations inspector, data analyst, asset management apprentice or project manager.
Does Yorkshire Water do apprenticeships?
Yes. It runs Level 3 and Level 4 apprenticeships in engineering, reservoirs, water treatment, water regulations, asset management, project management, data and HR.
What does a Yorkshire Water ICA apprentice do?
ICA stands for instrumentation, control and automation. You install, maintain and programme the sensors and control systems that monitor flow, pressure, levels and chemical dosing at pumping stations, reservoirs and treatment works.
Is the Yorkshire Water electrician apprenticeship a domestic electrician role?
No. You train as an electrical maintenance engineer, looking after electrical panels, automation equipment and critical systems at treatment works and pumping stations.
How much do Yorkshire Water apprentices get paid?
Yorkshire Water doesn't publish apprentice pay on its early careers page. Check each advert, and compare it with the legal minimum in our apprentice pay guide.
Which other water companies offer apprenticeships?
United Utilities in the North West and Severn Trent in the Midlands both run apprenticeships. Compare them in our energy and utilities table.
Sources and review
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