Overview
Are you ready for a unique engineering opportunity? Our Industrial Control Automation Engineering Graduate Programme at Thames Water is all about setting you up for success, both now and in your future career. You’ll get hands-on experience through three rotations with world-class experts and major projects, all while working towards Chartership.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll have the chance to explore three exciting placements across different areas of the business.
* Design and develop innovative solutions that tackle real-world challenges
* Attend and represent the business at industry events, building your professional network and learning from sector leaders
* Analyse data and manage projects to influence key decisions and deliver meaningful outcomes
* Carry out asset inspections and condition assessments, gaining valuable hands-on, on-site experience
* Support health & safety audits and environmental management to help create safe and sustainable outcomes
* Contribute to risk assessments and stakeholder engagement, strengthening your communication and problem-solving skills
Across your two-year journey
* Accelerate your business and personal growth through real-world development experiences
* Build essential safety confidence with hands-on health and safety training
* Make a difference by getting involved in meaningful charity projects and personalised coaching
* Expand your network through mentoring and collaboration with fellow graduates
* Inspire future talent by becoming a STEM ambassador
After the programme, you’ll have the flexibility to shape your career, whether that’s moving into leadership or specialising in an area you're passionate about.
What you should bring to the role
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:
* Working towards (or have achieved) a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the following disciplines: Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Automation and Control Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering
* Flexibility to travel across the Thames Valley region
* A self-motivated, adaptable mindset confident in stepping into new environments
What’s in it for you?
* Starting Salary: Year 1 £32,000, Year 2 £34,000
* Location: Hybrid, Reading, Clearwater Court. Expectation to travel across the Thames Valley region will be required
* 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
* Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
* Generous Pension Scheme through AON
* Access to benefits to support health, wellbeing and finances, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work, shopping vouchers, and life assurance
Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive.
Working at Thames Water: Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way.
We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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