PENNON Group, the company that owns South West Water, has been awarded platinum membership of ‘The 5% Club’ in recognition of its commitment to supporting apprentices and graduates.

It was the only business in the UK water sector to achieve this.

The 5% Club is a made up of employers that are committed to providing the best opportunities for the next generation to get started in their careers - combining work and education by offering a variety of graduate and apprentice programs.

With more than 350 apprentices and graduates currently in position, the company was awarded Platinum membership in recognition of achieving gold standard for three consecutive years and having 10 percent of its workforce on schemes such as apprenticeships, graduate programmes or degree placements.