Water Services Graduate
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
Location: Bristol, Exeter,
Salary: £30,000
Start Date: September 2026
Application Deadline: 5th May 2026
Who we are...
At Pennon, we literally bring water to life. Every day, our operations teams keep clean drinking water flowing, treat wastewater safely, and help protect the environment across the South West. It's essential work, and it never stops. As a graduate joining us, you'll step straight into the heart of it.
We care about doing things properly: safely, responsibly, and with integrity. We learn from each other, share ideas openly, and welcome fresh thinking from people who are curious about how real systems work. If you're someone who enjoys solving practical problems that matter to communities, you'll find something meaningful for you here.
What you'd be doing...
As a Graduate in Water, you'll gain experience across the teams that help deliver safe, reliable drinking water, which could include operations, digital, customer, HR, asset management, engineering, sustainability or strategy.
As a Graduate in Water Services, you could: Support projects that improve how we deliver drinking water services
Work with digital, data, customer, HR, finance or operational teams
Help analyse performance, resilience, customer or environmental data
Contribute to planning and asset management work
Support sustainability, environmental protection or water resource initiatives
Work with engineering or operational teams on improvement projects
Build a broad understanding of how the water business operates across Pennon
If you want variety, responsibility and the satisfaction of seeing the impact of your work every day, this could be a great fit for you.
Who you are...
We're keen to meet graduates who get curious about how things work, enjoy hands-on problem solving, and want to understand the systems that keep essential services running.
You might be a great match if you: Are working toward (or have) degree in any discipline.
Enjoy understanding how operational systems work and aren't afraid to ask the questions that get you there
Can explain things clearly to anyone, from control room operators to senior managers
Bring integrity, care and good judgement to the work you do
Put safety and people at the heart of your choices
Care about environmental protection and operating responsibly
Stay calm under pressure and thrive on solving practical, hands-on problems
Have the right to work in the UK
This role also requires: A full UK driving licence
If you're drawn to this role and feel this might be you, we'd love to hear from you.
Don't have everything on this list? That's ok, you won't be expected to arrive with all the answers. A curious mind and proactive attitude will carry you a long way as you explore everything this role has to offer.
What's in it for you... A structured grad programme: Rotations across different water-related teams.
A mentor or buddy: An experienced operator to guide you along the way
Real experience: Work on live sites servicing local communities
Competitive salary and benefits package
The chance to make a difference: Work that carries genuine social and environmental meaning
A culture shaped by values: safety, integrity, collaboration, innovation and customer care
Practical training and industry-recognised qualifications (e.g. water industry certifications, health and safety training, and operational competencies)
Closing Date: 5th May 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised Closing Date.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK for the full duration of the 2-year programme. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this programme.
We're committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and ensuring everyone can participate in our recruitment process fully and fairly. If you need any adjustments or face any barriers in our processes, just let us know. We'll work with you to make sure you can show us what you can do.
Our core values, which are essential to our success, are:
Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.