Jobs, fresher vacancy - Water Recycling Network Manager - Graduate • Essex

Company: Anglian Water

Essex

Water Recycling (Wastewater Pipe Networks) Salary: £32,000 Location: Based within the Anglian Water region covering areas such as Essex/ Colchester. Please note your placements may vary across the region and departments so flexibility is essential. Start date: September 2026 When applying, please submit your CV along with a supporting document answering the questions at the bottom of this advert as we would love to hear how your values align with ours. Applications without a supporting document will not be considered. Are you ready to take the first step into operational leadership within Water Recycling? This two-year graduate opportunity offers hands-on experience managing the journey of used water from customers' homes to our recycling centres - ensuring safety, efficiency, and environmental protection. As a Graduate Water Recycling (WR) Network Manager, you'll be part of a high-performing team responsible for maintaining our sewer network and delivering excellent customer service. You'll gain exposure to asset management, incident response, stakeholder engagement, and budget control, all while developing the skills to lead teams and drive performance. What You'll Be Doing Support the operational management of the Water Recycling Network and collection system Work closely with Field Technicians, Network Integrity, and Maintenance teams Help reduce pollution and flooding incidents while putting customers first Assist in managing planned and reactive work across a multi-million-pound budget Contribute to asset performance reviews and identify investment needs Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including councils and community forums What We're Looking For Strong communication and analytical skills A proactive, safety-first mindset and a passion for sustainability Ambition to grow into a leadership role within Water Recycling What You'll Gain Structured 2-Year graduate programme with development and mentoring from experienced managers Exposure to strategic decision-making and operational delivery Opportunities to progress within the business and shape your career path A chance to make a real impact on the environment and our customers Benefits: A health and wellbeing package designed to support your mental and physical health 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Double Matched Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (up to 18% total) Private Healthcare An excellent Family Leave package - to help you support your family including fantastic maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave policies. Ready to Make an Impact? Please apply below, remembering to submit your CV along with a supporting document that responds to the questions below, where applicable please give examples. What motivates you to join Anglian Water's Water Recycling team as a graduate, and how do you see yourself growing into a leadership role that reflects our values of building trust, doing the right thing, and always exploring? Describe a time when you took the lead on a project, task, or initiative. Tell us about a time when you helped build trust within a team or group. Leaders at Anglian Water are always exploring and seeking better ways to do things. Can you share an example of when you introduced a new idea, challenged the status quo, or adapted to change? Customer service is a key part of leadership at Anglian Water. What does great customer service mean to you, and how have you demonstrated it in a way that reflects our values - especially building trust and doing the right thing? Tell us about a time when you made a choice that helped improve health, safety, or wellbeing - this could be for yourself or others. How did your actions reflect our core values? Closing Date: Sunday 14th September 2025 Site Tour Date: Thursday 18th September 2025 Assessment Centre (in-person): Wednesday 8th October 2025 at our Basildon site.