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Careers guidance
Every young person needs high-quality career guidance to make informed decisions about their future.
We offer a wide range of careers – everything from customer service, clean and wastewater operational roles, legal, finance, human resources and regulatory teams, to I.T. specialists, health & safety and sustainability experts.
Careers fairs
We know that most schools across the region host career fairs at some point during the academic term and, as you can imagine, we receive hundreds of requests to attend.
Our Early in Careers team are happy to discuss your individual requirements and check their availability for your event.
Please contact us to discuss how we can help you. Our email address is education@yorkshirewater.co.uk.
Work experience
Work experience at Yorkshire Water is more than just a placement - it's a chance for early career explorers to experience different career paths, for educators to bridge the gap between study and the workplace, and for supports of young people to connect learners with experiences that can inspire their future choices.
These opportunities are inclusive, practical, and meaningful and are open to people from every part of the community. Every placement provides real value - giving early careers explorers meaningful experiences whilst also shaping the early careers talent pipeline for our business.
Types of Placements at Yorkshire Water
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Placement Type |
Duration | Available to | Age Range |
| Work Experience |
1-2 weeks and T-Level days or block weeks |
Schools, Colleges / UTCs / Community groups | 16-19 |
| Industry Placements | 1-12 months | Universities (including summer holidays) | 18-25 |
| Project & Research Internships | 8-26 weeks | Universities | 18-25 |
| SEND Placements | Flexible | Schools, Colleges / Community groups | 16-25 |
Everyone who meets the criteria and completes a work experience placement with us will be guaranteed an interview for any role in the business that they are eligible to apply for - from apprenticeships and graduate positions to other Early in Careers opportunities.
This guarantee remains open for five years after completing your placement, making it a unique chance to turn your experience into the start of a future career with Yorkshire Water.
Industrial Cadets
We also offer an accredited Industrial Cadets programme.
Industrial Cadets is a work experience programme for young people (age 16-18), accredited by the Engineering Development Trust (EDT) and focused on the Water Industry and the services we provide.
At the end of the week, students will successfully complete the 30 hour attendance requirement will receive a nationally recognised Silver Level Industrial Cadets award. This is similar to receiving a Duke of Edinburgh award, but with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). Students can therefore use this award when applying for jobs / further education.
Students successfully completing the Industrial Cadet programme will also receive a guaranteed interview for one of our entry level roles (where the criteria is met) in the future.
Our next Industrial Cadets programme will take place in 2026.
The course will be available for up to 30 students.
Students must be aged between 16-18 years of age and should be committed to attend 9am – 4.30pm each day of the week.
Entry is via an application process.
Applications will open shortly.
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Gatsby benchmarks
Our offer links to the eight Gatsby benchmarks of Good Career Guidance.
- Our virtual programme links to Benchmark 5 – Encounters with employers and employees.
- Our educational visits programme links to Benchmark 6 – Experiences of workplaces.
- Our work experience programme links to Benchmark 5 – Encounters with employers and employees and Benchmark 6 – Experiences of workplaces.
