Graduate Engineer (Water Industry)

Fort Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Graduate Engineer for the Water Industry. This full-time permanent role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining water equipment. The position offers an excellent starting salary of £30,800, with regular increases during training. Successful candidates will receive full training, a company vehicle, and necessary tools. Ideal applicants should be flexible with a degree in a relevant field and strong communication skills. Apply now for this outstanding opportunity in Oxford.

Benefits

Fully expensed company vehicle

Full training and certifications

Mobile phone

Personal pension scheme

Qualifications

• Full driving license for manual gears is essential.
• Degree preferred in Geography, water-related topics or a relevant field.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure equipment for water systems.
• Repair and maintain valves on the water network.
• Work in various regions and deal with clients daily.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong computer skills

Ability to work as a team

Flexibility to accommodate business needs

Education

Degree in Geography or water-related topic

Degree in Earth Sciences or Environmental subject

Job description

We are seeking a Graduate Engineer to work for a company that operates in the Water Industry predominantly installing & configuring equipment and repairing & maintaining valves on the Water Network in and around your region. This is a full-time permanent position working for an outstanding Company who will provide full training, a vehicle and the equipment needed for the role.

Graduate Engineer (Water Industry) – Benefits

• Starting salary of £30,800 per annum (salary and area weighting)
• Salary increases every 6 months during training, quickly rising to £35,000 per annum
• Subsequent increases based on progression and performance
• Fully expensed company vehicle including a fuel card
• Full training and certifications provided as part of the role
• Excellent prospects in a vital industry
• All necessary tools, uniforms and equipment provided
• Mobile phone
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Personal pension scheme

Graduate Engineer (Water Industry) – Training in the following areas

• Geospatial Information Systems (GIS)
• Automatic control systems
• Wireless communications
• Electronics
• Mechanics
• Hydraulics
• Computing
• Field Surveys
• Data Analysis, Interpretation and Presentation
• Clean water and wastewater networks & modelling
• Business Operations

Graduate Engineer (Water Industry) – The Candidate

• Full driving licence for manual gears is essential
• Degree in Geography, a water‑related topic, Earth Sciences, an Environmental or field‑based subject preferred, but other related disciplines considered
• Excellent communication skills, as you will be dealing with customers or clients
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to work as a team & learn new skills
• Flexibility to accommodate business needs

If you think you have the necessary skills for this Graduate Engineer (Water Industry) role then please apply.

Job Title: Graduate Engineer (Water Industry)

Company: Fort Recruitment

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Closes: Jan 8th 2026

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time