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16/01/2026

Severn Trent Launches Drive For 100 Apprenticeships

Severn Trent has opened applications this week for 100 apprenticeship roles across the business.

Positions span HR, water networks, engineering and electrical disciplines, and are open to people of any age and stage, whether starting out or looking to retrain.

The campaign represents the company’s largest apprenticeship intake to date, following the recruitment of 97 apprentices in 2025 and 89 in 2024.

To broaden access, Severn Trent has removed the requirement to already have passes in both English and maths for some programmes, with applicants able to gain these qualifications during their apprenticeship.

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Applications close on 16 March 2026. For those at the beginning of their careers, Severn Trent has partnered with Get My First Job to offer a ‘Find Your Fit’ careers quiz on the Get My First Job website.

The company will host a webinar at 4pm on Tuesday 27 January for people to learn more about the opportunities, with registration available via the provided link. Details of the available apprenticeships are on the Severn Trent website.

Harry Edwards, HR apprentice at Severn Trent, said: "My experience at Severn Trent so far has been genuinely fantastic; from the induction which gave me the opportunity to network with other apprentices and graduates across the business, to being given real responsibility supporting key projects.

"The support which I’ve received has been amazing and I've learnt far more than I ever would’ve anticipated. The academy has also played a massive part in my development, offering unique training opportunities which help me to grow and succeed. It’s been an amazing start, and I can’t wait for more to come."

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