Information for parents/carers
There are so many options for your son or daughter to consider regarding their future and making the best choice at a young age is going to be a tough decision.
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a job with training which allows your son or daughter to earn while they learn, whilst working to government and Ofsted approved standards.
We have lots of different roles on offer, including the opportunity to work on big exciting projects in the engineering team, the chance to work on a treatment plant, cooking up a storm in our state-of-the-art labs, working in our head office or they could find themselves out on the network fixing leaks.
Why an apprenticeship at United Utilities?
Every apprentice is guaranteed a permanent position at the end of their scheme as long as they have met all necessary standards and behaviour criteria throughout the programme.
On top of that, they'll also get:
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
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
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
Take a tour of our state-of-the-art training centre
Join us on a tour of our training centre in Bolton which provides dedicated facilities for apprentices.
Register your interest
Please register your interest here and we'll let you know as soon as our apprenticeship roles become available.
Application process
There’s a couple of stages to go through, but don’t worry, we’re sure they'll ace it!
Diversity and inclusion
Read more about diversity and inclusion at United Utilities.