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maintenance technician Review

at Anglian Water

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Mechanical Engineering

Boston

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.3 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

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

4/5
As a qualified Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Technician, I play a key role in ensuring the reliable operation of assets across Water Recycling sites. My work spans wet wells, pipes, valves, pumps, and control systems, supporting the efficient running of sewage and vacuum pumping stations, water recycling plants, and sludge treatment centres. By combining proactive maintenance with skilled fault diagnosis and repair, I help safeguard service continuity and contribute to sustainable water management.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5
I have great satisfaction from my job role and love the variety of roles that comes with the role. A job outside being proactive gives me attitude to achieving something new all the time

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5
both mechanical and electrical skills have been developed throughout my apprenticeship and have given me the confidence to complete job on my own and within a team

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5
the structure of the course could be more tailored to more specific tasks we complete within the work place. There is plenty of support from managers and easily carrer staff along the way

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5
plenty of support available and i feel comfortable speaking to someone if i need an extra support

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

4/5
the support is always there when required

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

4/5
the qualifications give me the platform to work from and translate those theories into re life tasks within the workplace

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

3/5
no extra curriculum activities but i am part of the water aid committee which hosts different events throughout the year

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Anglian Water to a friend?

Yes

Why?

great company to work for, plenty of opportunities within all different aspects of the business.

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

come with a can do attitude and a spirit of wanting to make a difference
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