Engineering (Mechanical & Electrical) Graduate Development Programme – 2023 Campaign Scotland
Scottish Water
Full Time
Scotland
28500 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.
Engineering (Mechanical & Electrical) Graduate Development Programme – 2023 Graduate Campaign
Do you want to work for an organisation who will be fully committed to getting your career off to the best possible start? As a Scottish Water Graduate, your professional development will be our priority.
Each year, our graduate programmes are highly sought-after for the varied development opportunities that we can offer recent graduates, which will set you up to be successful in your chosen field. Our 2023 graduate recruitment campaign is now live – and we are delighted to say that we have more opportunities than ever!
What might life look like as a Scottish Water Specialist Graduate?
If you are looking for a shadowing opportunity with limited opportunities to get hands-on experience, this is not for you. All our graduates are valued contributors to helping us to succeed. You will be empowered with autonomy to shape how we do things here at Scottish Water and we expect our graduates to add value by sharing their own insights on how we can continuously improve. You will be trusted to put your own stamp on your work, whilst having the backing of your leaders and fellow team members to support you to excel.
On the Engineering (Mechanical & Electrical) Graduate Development Programme, which starts in September 2023, you will work with multi-functional teams across Scotland, providing you with an overview of our planning, strategy and capital delivery areas of the business. You will develop your skills around planning, risk management, engineering, construction and project/programme management.
You will have a variety of interesting and challenging placements on this 3-year graduate programme and your professional development will continue when you move into one of our engineering roles. We are looking for Graduates who have the determination to succeed and become our future experts and leaders.
What does a successful candidate look like?
Our Scottish Water Character reminds us of the behaviours and values that we demonstrate every day at Scottish Water – Bold, Responsible, Inspiring and Caring (BRIC). It’s what makes us, well… us. Any successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they are actively exhibiting these behaviours and are enthusiastic about taking steps to develop these attributes further.
We would welcome applicants with a Pass level (equivalent of a 2:2) or above (or be on track to achieve a minimum Pass level) in a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification who want to progress their career in the water industry working for Scottish Water. We support routes to incorporated and chartered membership of relevant engineering bodies and in particular we have an approved training scheme to progress those with the relevant qualifications to chartered membership.
Why Scottish Water?
Scotland’s water is essential to life – it’s one of our most precious natural resources. Joining us now means being part of our evolving future story as we face the challenges of climate change, its impact on the environment and our vital services. Join us to support a flourishing Scotland now and into the future.
As a highly successful and world-renowned organisation, owned by the people of Scotland, we are entering into an exciting period of transformation. We will ensure we deliver excellent service, value to our customers and our NetZero ambitions. This is your opportunity to be part of that journey.
What’s in it for you?
As part of our commitment to investing in young talent, all our graduates are on permanent contracts. This means that on the successful completion of your placements and project work, you will be offered a substantive role with us, where you will continue to develop within a permanent role.
We also believe in rewarding our graduates for their investment in their development and their valued contribution, so on top of a starting salary of £28,500 you will receive salary increments on the successful completion of each 6 months on the programme.
We have a long track record of flexible working that predates the pandemic, so you can expect some time working from home and some time in person with colleagues.
Other benefits include:
- 38 days of holiday per year (including public holidays) with the option to buy 5 more
- Eligibility to join the defined benefit, contributory pension scheme
- Annual company bonus
- Life assurance scheme
- Paid time off for community volunteering
- Opportunities to be involved in sports, social and fundraising activities
- Access to "SW Splash", saving you money on holidays, bills and shopping
- Excellent family friendly policies around Adoption, Maternity, Parental Leave, and Flexible Working
Next Steps
The closing date for applications to this programme will be 11.59pm on the 23rd April 2023
You can expect to hear from us by early May 2023
The recruitment process will involve online testing and face to face meetings. These tests & meetings should take place mid May 2023.
Do you have any support needs?
Please let us know if there are any changes we can make to our application and selection process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Email us
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with the vacancy reference number in the subject line so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.
Working at Scottish Water
Scottish Water is one of the UK's leading water companies, the quality of drinking water and satisfaction with the service we provide our customers has never been higher - but we want to be even better – and you could help play an important part!
We take employee engagement very seriously and have an inclusive and collaborative work environment where we respect people’s differences. We are committed to creating an engaging environment and a positive experience for our employees.
We were recently recognised as a Top 10 Flexible Employer in Scotland at the Flexibility Works Awards 2021 and by The Times as a Top 50 Employer for Women in 2019.
In 2019 we also won the Age Inclusive Award at The Herald and GenAnalytics Diversity Awards and were winners of the Best Public Sector Employer at the Family Friendly Working Scotland Awards 2020.
We have Carers Positive Exemplary Status and were Silver Award 2019 & Gold Award winners 2020 of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
We aim for work to be an energising and fulfilling experience and everyone plays their part to ensure that Scottish Water is trusted to serve our customers and communities.
We are passionate about creating opportunities for young people and are proud to have achieved the Gold standard in the Investors in Young People accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to creating rewarding opportunities for young people.
You will have access to a host of benefits which include 38 days holiday a year, a defined benefit pension scheme, a discounted medical cash plan and cycle to work, plus a variety of agile working arrangements and family-friendly policies designed to support your wellbeing.
Next Steps
Any offer of employment with Scottish Water will be subject to the successful completion of a mandatory pre-employment screening process, including Disclosure Scotland and eligibility to work in the UK. Details can be found on our website.
For more information about this role or if you require any additional support throughout the application process please contact the recruitment team:
As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland, it is important that Scottish Water employees are resident in Scotland and contribute to the Scottish economy by paying Scottish income tax on their earnings. As a result we ask all potential employees to confirm that they are resident in Scotland, or to confirm their intentions to move to Scotland within 6 months of their start date.
Scottish Water
www.scottishwater.co.uk
Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Douglas Millican
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Government
Energy & Utilities
2002
