Graduate Scheme - Q8 Aviation

Graduate Scheme 2027 Future Leaders Programme | Q8 Aviation | Woking, Surrey Applications open now | Interviews:
January 2027 |

Start Date:

September 2027 Are you ready to launch your career with a global business at the heart of the oil industry?

Q8 Aviation is looking for an ambitious, commercially minded graduate to join their first three-year Graduate Scheme, designed to develop the next generation of leaders within their business. This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to multiple disciplines, work alongside experienced industry professionals and build a long‑term career within a global energy organisation.

Q8 Aviation is one of the world's leading aviation fuel suppliers, serving more than 75 airports globally and supplying fuel to over 200 airlines worldwide. As the aviation specialist business of Kuwait Petroleum International, Q8 Aviation benefits from the strength, scale and security of a fully integrated global energy organisation.

Q8 Aviation supplies jet fuel across commercial, cargo, military and general aviation sectors, supporting thousands of aircraft movements every day.

Their Woking headquarters plays a critical role in supporting aviation customers across the EMEA region, partnering with airports, airlines and fuel infrastructure operators. Beyond EMEA, Q8 Aviation forms part of the wider Kuwait Petroleum International network, which operates across Europe and internationally as the refining and marketing arm of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, one of the world's largest oil and energy groups.

This is more than a graduate role. It is a structured development programme designed to provide broad business exposure while helping you discover where your strengths and interests lie.

Over three years, you'll complete rotational placements across key business functions, gaining hands‑on experience and building the commercial, analytical and leadership skills needed for a successful career. One of your placements is expected to be within Supply, while your remaining rotations may be within Sales & Marketing, Business Development or other areas of the business, depending on organisational priorities and development opportunities.

This flexible approach is designed to provide a broad understanding of the business and help you identify where your strengths and interests are best suited.

At the end of the programme, the aim will be to transition into a permanent role within one of the areas you've worked in, providing both long‑term career prospects and a clear pathway for progression.

• A structured three-year development programme
• Rotations across multiple business functions
• Dedicated managers within each placement
• Support from an experienced mentor
• Regular development discussions with HR and business leaders
• Exposure to senior stakeholders across the UK, EMEA and global business
• Opportunities to shape the future of a global aviation business

Throughout the programme, you’ll gain experience across a variety of business functions. While the exact rotations will be tailored to business needs and development opportunities at the time, examples of areas you may work within include:

Gain an understanding of the aviation fuel supply chain while supporting:

• Inventory and stock management
• Demand forecasting and modelling
• Airport fuel supply coordination
• Logistics planning and optimisation
• Operational performance analysis

Develop your commercial acumen through:

• Customer and airport portfolio analysis
• Market and competitor insight reporting
• Commercial performance evaluation
• Bid and tender support
• Building relationships with airline customers

Help shape the future growth of Q8 Aviation by:

• Supporting strategic planning and budgeting activities
• Assisting with long‑term business plans
• Working with regional teams to identify growth opportunities
• Supporting the implementation of business strategy
• Collaborating with wider Q8 operating units across the organisation

Q8 are seeking motivated graduates who are curious, ambitious and eager to make an impact.

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