Graduate Trainee - Utilities Engineering

Job description

Support the critical infrastructure and utilities networks that enable AWE's operations, applying engineering knowledge to live assets, plant and improvement projects.

Build experience that matters

You will contribute to real work from the start, learn from experienced professionals and build the technical, professional and leadership skills needed for a long-term career.

What opportunities will you have?

Support engineering design activities, technical assessments and design reviews.

Contribute to engineering calculations, asset management and reliability improvement.

Support configuration control, change management, commissioning and maintenance.

Help investigate technical issues and improve utilities infrastructure and plant performance.

Work with operational teams, design authorities, project teams and technical specialists.

What you will learn

Utilities networks and associated plant equipment.

Engineering design, asset management and reliability engineering.

Configuration control, commissioning and technical problem-solving.

How engineering supports a complex, highly regulated operational environment.

Professional practice and progress towards registration with an engineering institution.

What you will get

£31,000 starting salary.

270 hours of annual leave, including bank holidays.

A market leading contributory pension scheme

A 9-day working fortnight, giving you every other Friday off.

A salary-sacrifice benefit scheme and access to employee discounts.

A welcome payment and the option of an interest-free £1,000 loan.

Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.

Regular Graduate pay reviews and structured career progression.

Support from a dedicated line manager, Evolve pathway lead and buddy.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Basingstoke

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English