Graduates
Yorkshire Water launched its new look graduate programme in September 2024 - an activity packed 2-year programme. Our graduates start their journeys with an established support network which includes alumni graduates and mentors who can offer an experienced perspective. The programme includes health and safety, technical, leadership and behavioural development to drive accelerated learning, as the graduate rotates around five placements within a business area. The graduate also has the opportunity to spend time in our core functions such as Finance, People, Customer Experience and Health and Safety, as well as a team of their choice to ensure a holistic experience.
We rely on our graduates to use their own drive in supporting the charity WaterAid as well as working with our senior leaders when our business requires agile responses to incidents across the region.
With experiential learning and social activities included as part of our programme, our programme graduates find time to grow as a cohort and have some fun!
Our graduate recruitment window opens in December of each year.
Apprentices
Yorkshire Water’s apprentices are spread across our business on many different programmes, ranging from IT asset management to electrical engineering. We provide opportunities for both our existing colleagues and new recruits who join our business every September.
When we recruit our apprentices, we always ask that you have 5 GCSEs or equivalent at a 4 (equivalent C) or above including English and Maths. We're looking for apprentices who are interested in what we do at Yorkshire Water, share our core values and are passionate about starting out in a career in a variety of different technical areas.
Each apprentice will benefit from a support network including former apprentices who have been on similar journeys and a central support team who will make sure your training provider delivers a quality programme. Complemented by employability workshops, experiential team building sessions and social activities, our apprentice remain strong as a cohort throughout their career at Yorkshire Water.
Our apprentice position application window opens in February.
Work Experience
We are committed to supporting our community with positive workplace learning experience. In addition to accredited programmes offered via our amazing Ranger Team at Tophill Low Nature Reserve, we also offer an accredited Industrial Cadet Programme.
The Industrial Cadet programme is a weeklong experience for 16–18-year-olds, focussed on the Water Industry and the services we provide. Read more about our most recent programme.
Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to individual requests for work experience placements. Our available work experience opportunities are available via education providers such as schools, colleges, universities and community groups. Anyone who does complete a centrally coordinated work experience activity with us, will receive a guaranteed interview for an entry level role (including apprenticeships) if you meet the essential criteria.