Trainee, Engineering, Environmental Engineer

Job Description

An established UK division of a global engineering and industrial services organisation is offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Operations & Utilities Trainee to join its specialist water utilities team.

This role is ideal for a recent graduate (or equivalent) looking to start a career within utilities engineering services operations or project support. You’ll gain hands‑on exposure to live water treatment projects specialist equipment and office‑based operational support while receiving structured training and mentorship from experienced professionals.

• Supporting water utilities and treatment projects from preparation through to delivery
• Assisting with the preparation, checking and dispatch of specialist equipment
• Visiting customer sites to support operational activities and gain practical experience
• Learning how innovative water treatment and filtration technologies are applied in real environments
• Supporting stores logistics and equipment management processes
• Completing administrative tasks including data entry, document control and record keeping
• Communicating with operational, technical and commercial teams across the business
• Supporting multiple departments to gain broad business exposure
• Taking part in structured training and development programmes

• Recent graduate or equivalent (engineering, environmental science, logistics or business‑related disciplines welcome)
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
• Full UK driving licence
• Confident communicator with a positive proactive attitude
• Willing to learn, ask questions and get involved
• Comfortable working in both office‑based and hands‑on environments
• Organised, reliable and able to manage tasks effectively

• Structured training with real operational exposure
• Hands‑on learning within the UK water utilities sector
• Clear progression pathways into technical operational or specialist roles
• Supportive team culture with mentoring from experienced colleagues
• Long‑term career development within a stable and growing organisation

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate who wants more than a desk‑based role and is keen to build a practical rewarding career in a critical UK infrastructure sector. Apply now or contact us confidentially to find out more.