Waste Water Treatment Apprentice

ABP UK

Langport (TA10 9HG)

Closes in 16 days (Sunday 29 March 2026)

Posted on 13 March 2026


Summary

As an Apprentice Wastewater Treatment Operator at our abattoir, you’ll play a key role in helping the site operate safely, sustainably, and in line with environmental standards. Working alongside an experienced team, you’ll learn how to run and maintain our wastewater treatment processes.

Training course
Water treatment technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm

45 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Throughout your Level 3 Waste Water Treatment apprenticeship programme, you’ll gain hands‑on experience and will include:

  • Monitoring influent quality
  • Adjusting treatment processes
  • Carrying out routine sampling
  • Completing plant checks and supporting the day‑to‑day running of the effluent treatment plant

You’ll also learn how to identify issues early, escalate problems, and contribute to ensuring the site meets all consent limits and environmental compliance requirements.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical, hands‑on work, problem‑solving, and learning how essential environmental systems operate within a busy food production environment.

As mentioned, you don’t need experience - just the right attitude and the drive to learn!

Where you'll work

ABP Langport
The Tannery,
Huish Episcopi
Langport
TA10 9HG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

WATERTRAIN LIMITED

Training course

Water treatment technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

Water Treatment Technician Level 3.

The training will take place offsite with a dedicated training provider where you'll get the opportunity to learn from different businesses and other apprentices who are completing the same programme - A great opportunity to find out more about the world of waste water!

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

ABP Food Group is one of Europe’s leading integrated agri-food businesses, with divisions specialising in food production, pet food and renewables. Over our 70-year history, we have grown to 14,000 strong team and have built a reputation for quality and innovation. ABP UK, part of the ABP Food Group produces quality fresh and frozen beef, lamb and frozen meat-free products to some of the nations leading supermarkets and restaurants, including a number of Michelin Star establishments!

After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship offers a gateway to a rewarding career at ABP. Upon completion, you’ll be equipped with extensive experience and qualifications, opening doors to various roles within the business. With over 18 sites across the UK and Northern Ireland, opportunities may arise for development and growth within the business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ABP UK

Kate Taylor

earlycareers@abpbeef.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020966.

Apply now

Closes in 16 days (Sunday 29 March 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.