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Apprentice network technician Review

at Anglian Water

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Northamptonshire

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

5/5
Going to customer appointments and giving advice and guidance on water issues such as leaks, high bills, pressure and flow checks, water quality tests.
Surveying jobs on the network such as burst mains.
Investigating possible leaks and finding out the route cause.
Operating valves and other assets on the network to optimize the network.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5
Excellent apprenticeship program with lots of great opportunities and many ways to future progress in your chosen career or develop elsewhere within the business. Very inclusive and amazing support from the early careers team and my team I work with day to day. The apprenticeship program is clear with a set and structured path to succeed. I highly recommend it.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5
I joined the apprenticeship with no prior expensive within this field. I have developed lots of new skills and a much greater understanding of my job role and the business itself. It has been very rewarding and enjoyable.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5
The program is very structured with each step clearly explained and delivered very well.
Great communication through out and a clear understanding of what is expected of me and how to progress, with regular progression meetings.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5
My employer has been fantastic in helping me achieve new skills and understanding during my apprenticeship, they have a great mentoring and mentee program.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5
Lots of support with regular progress reviews and a clear path to what I need to do towards completing my apprenticeship.
Helpful lectures while at college and more than happy to explain things in a detailed and informative manner.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

5/5
It gives me a good understanding of the theory side of my role with some practical aspects.

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

5/5
Lots of network activities and communities to join online in the company's internal internet.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Anglian Water to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Yes, a very positive experience with the company so far, lots of support and great skills gained.

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Anglian Water?

Be yourself, and show your unique personality
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