Welcome to NI Water’s double award winning entry level academy.
We are delighted to be launching our 2025 entry level recruitment campaign with a range of exciting apprentice, higher level apprentice and graduate opportunities across various disciplines.
Want a career that matters, gaining skills, qualifications and experience as part of an award winning team?
Like the thought of being part of Northern Irelands’ best entry level academy?
Want to earn while you learn and get help towards the cost of your driving lessons?
Hear from Stacey, our Entry level Coordinator on what you can expect from our Entry Level Academy.
Apprenticeships
Not all Apprenticeship are the same. Ours are gold plated!
Our Apprenticeships are up to 3 years and offer a range of professional qualifications to suit your role!
Want to be part of building a greener, healthier and stronger Northern Ireland? Come and join us! We’ll provide you with industry leading skills and the experience you’ll need to succeed in your career.
As part of our Water Utilities Apprenticeship you’ll learn to operate and look after all of the kit and assets we use to produce, treat and deliver water to homes and businesses across the Northern Ireland. You will do so whilst completing a Level 3 Qualification in Water Operations with our partnering training provider. Start living your future, today!
Join us and help put the H20 into water! In 2025 we are also offering exciting Scientific Apprenticeships in our ISO accredited laboratories in Belfast and Derry/Londonderry. You will learn how to perform laboratory-based testing and analysis using cutting edge scientific techniques, procedures, and methods. You will earn as you learn, with training and mentoring from the very best in the business and work towards a formal qualification in Science. So if you have an interest in Science and are committed to protecting public health by delivering Northern Ireland’s most essential service then we want to hear from you - “water you waiting for?”
Higher Level Apprenticeships
Our Higher Level Apprenticeships (HLAs) range from 3 to 5 years and offer a range of professional and academic qualifications.
In 2025 we have a variety of Higher Level Apprenticeships in areas that you will want to be part of.
Want to play a critical role in public health protection by delivering Northern Ireland’s most essential service whilst working towards a foundation degree in Chemistry or Microbiology? Your lab coat awaits! Check out our HLA in Science!
Want to lead the way towards net zero? Our Net Zero Electrical Engineering Higher Level Apprenticeship offers you privileged access to industry leaders and hands on experience in areas that will shape the future for everyone in Northern Ireland. As part of your programme, you will also work towards a foundation degree in Electrical Engineering whilst working in solar, hydrogen, and renewable energy!
Want to analyse data using cutting edge financial systems and cloud technology? Join our Financial Technology Higher Level Apprenticeship and you will do just that! In this role, you’ll develop cutting-edge skills including extracting, analysing and managing data. You will also study towards a Foundation Degree! So, if you’re passionate about turning data into action and shaping a culture of innovation, this is your opportunity to make a real impact!
Got an eye for data? Then picture yourself becoming a Data Management Higher Level Apprentice. NI Water will provide you with the opportunity to innovate, protect, and transform data like a pro; all whilst working towards a Foundation Degree in ICT! Lets make it happen!
Graduate Opportunities
Graduates – look no further! Our 2025 graduate opportunity will knock your socks off!
Want to gain immersive training with NI Water’s leading Data Scientists? Then join our Business Analytics Graduate Programme to work alongside subject matter experts and get the opportunity to work on real life data analytics projects and whilst working towards Microsoft certifications. This opportunity to develop your skills is second to none. You will have access to the most in demand analysis products, develop analytical applications and carry out analysis on real life business projects.
