2020 apprentice week

Apprenticeships

United Utilities provides water and sewage services to seven million people across the North West of England. From operating our pipes and improving water quality, to embracing new technologies and safeguarding the local environment – whether you're in our head office or out on site, there's always plenty going on.

Applications for 2025 are now open!

We offer apprenticeships at all different levels at United Utilities so there will be something for everyone. Click the link below to see all the roles we have on offer.

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Are you ready to start living your future?

Join us as an apprentice and start living your future today!

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About our apprenticeship scheme

To find the answers to your burning questions and to learn more about the application process click the buttons below.

Life as a United Utilities apprentice is full of benefits

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Physical Wellbeing

  • 26 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days after four years)
  • Company funded healthcare. Top-up your own cover and cover your family, too!
  • Virtual GP service for you and your family
  • Up to 25% off gym memberships
  • Second medical opinion service

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Financial Wellbeing

  • £19,000 salary and annual bonus of up to 7.5%
  • Access to our award-winning pensions scheme
  • Financial education and support with debt consolidation
  • Deals and discounts platform
  • ShareBuy scheme
  • Payroll Giving scheme
  • Electric car and Cycle to Work schemes
  • We’ll contribute up to £500 towards driving lessons and tests

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Mental Wellbeing

  • Buy or sell up to five days holiday
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health Navigator service
  • Free Will-writing service
  • Support from our Mental Health First Aiders
  • Dedicated mentors and managers who will support you every step of the way

And while access to an award-winning pension scheme might not be top of your priorities right now, responsible employers like us make sure you get one anyway. And that’s not the only way to save, as you’ll be able to buy company shares as part of the employee share buy scheme.