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Work experienceYTL UK Group (Wessex Water)

Wessex Water and YTL UK work experience (Engineering and Construction pathway)

YTL UK, the group that owns Wessex Water, runs one-to-five-day work experience placements for students aged 14 and over. The Engineering and Construction pathway is delivered at sites across Somerset, Wiltshire, Dorset and Bristol. Applications for 2026 closed because of demand, and students can register interest for 2027.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
YTL UK Group (Wessex Water)
Who it’s for
Students aged 14 and over. Three pathways: Corporate Business, Science and Environmental, and Engineering and Construction.[1]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
One to five days at a water company site. Benefits listed include a next-steps mentor, a place at an apprenticeship assessment centre and a certificate.
Year groups
Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 13
Where
England (South West England (Bath, Avonmouth, Bridgwater, Dorchester, Yeovil and other sites))
Format
In person

Sources

2 sources

  1. YTL UK Group

    Work experience

    Our one-to-five-day work experience programme is designed for students aged 14 and over

    Checked 23 October 2026

  2. YTL UK Group

    Work experience

    Due to high demand, applications for our 2026 work experience programme are now closed. You can still register your interest in our 2027 programme, and we will let you know when applications open.

    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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