Graduate Engineer (Water Industry)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Graduate Engineer in the Water Industry, based in Watford. This full-time permanent position involves installing, configuring, and maintaining equipment for water networks. The successful candidate will receive extensive training and a company vehicle, with opportunities for salary increases and career progression. Applicants should have a degree in a related field, excellent communication skills, and a full driving license for manual vehicles.

Benefits

Starting salary of £30,800

Fully expensed company vehicle

Training and certifications provided

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Personal Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Full driving licence for manual gears is essential.
• Preferred degree in Geography, Water related topic, Earth Sciences, or related fields.
• Ability to learn new skills and accommodate business needs.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure equipment for the Water Industry.
• Repair and maintain valves on the Water Network.
• Receive full training and certifications for the role.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong computer skills

Ability to work as a team

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Geography or Water related topic

Environmental or Field based 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

• A starting salary of £30,800pa (consisting of salary and area weighting)
• Salaries are then increased every 6 months during training quickly rising to £35,000pa
• Salaries will then continue to rise based on progression and performance
• A fully expensed company vehicle including a fuel card
• Full training and certifications are provided as part of the role
• Excellent prospects in a vital Industry
• All necessary tools, uniforms and equipment will be 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
• A degree in Geography, a Water related topic, Earth Sciences, an Environmental or Field based subject is preferred but other related disciplines will be 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 Info

Job Title:

Company:

Fort Recruitment

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire

Posted:

Closes:

Jan 8th 2026

Sector:

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time