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Work experienceDŵr Cymru Welsh Water

Welsh Water work experience (Engineering and Operations pathway and others)

Welsh Water runs week-long work experience placements across Wales and Herefordshire. Students pick from five pathways, including Engineering and Operations, which looks at how treatment works and pipelines keep water and wastewater safe. Applications for the next round open in January 2027.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Who it’s for
Open to anyone, any age or education level, including school students. Five pathways, including Engineering and Operations.[1]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
A week with Welsh Water colleagues at an operational site, covering jobs such as electricians and mechanical fitters.
Cost
Free to take part, but expenses are not reimbursed. Students need their own transport and steel toe-capped safety boots for operational placements.[2]
Year groups
Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 13
Where
Wales (Wales and Herefordshire)
Format
In person

Sources

3 sources

  1. Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water

    Work Experience

    These opportunities are open to everyone – any age or education level, whether you are still in school or have worked for decades but fancy a change.

    Checked 23 October 2026

  2. Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water

    Work Experience FAQs

    Will you pay my expenses? No. We are unable to reimburse any expenses.

    Checked 23 October 2026

  3. Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water

    Work Experience

    Applications will open in January 2027

    Checked 23 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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Applications will open in January 2027. Placements last one week at sites across Wales and Herefordshire.[3]

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