Operational Graduate

Geology, Environmental Science, Minerals.

About Us

We are the UK’s largest independently owned building materials group. We are a highly reputable organisation focused on delivering services to a broad customer base. Our current businesses cover Quarrying, Recycling, Marine Dredging, Ready Mixed Concrete, Inert Landfill, Cement Importation, and Hard Landscaping products. With multiple sites, predominantly in the Southeast and East Anglia, but also as far afield as Poole and Pocklington (Yorkshire). Brett employs over 750 people.

With a reputation for excellence, we offer superb development opportunities for people keen to be part of our continued growth. Encouraging our employees to be innovative and continually develop themselves, you can become part of a team that delivers building materials for big ideas.

About the role

We're looking for exceptional Graduates to join us this October 2025 for a unique and exciting opportunity. As a part of our successful Operational Graduate Scheme, you will gain experience within all areas of our Group including Landscaping and Building Products, Aggregates (Marine and Land based), Planning, Health & Safety, Sustainability and Ready-Mixed Concrete with strong focus on aggregates

You will have the opportunity to rotate and work in all of our business units, experiencing a variety of projects and job roles in all functions. This will help you develop the skills and knowledge required to become a rounded professional and a key future leader in our Group. 

You will be sponsored by a Senior Business Leader and will be supported by a coaching programme. This ‘hands on’ opportunity means that you can really make your mark in our company.

You will be based at one of our head offices in either Kent, East Anglia or the Midlands. This will ensure that you gain a full 360 degree understanding of our dynamic manufacturing and construction materials group.

We're Looking For :

  • A degree in Geology/Environmental Science/Minerals Studies Geography/Science/Engineering or similar subject grade 2:1 or above.
  • An enthusiasm to learn, contribute and innovate
  • The flexibility to manage a varied, hands-on role
  • An ability to get on with people and communicate effectively
  • A desire to succeed and become a future leader in our business 

What will we give you?

  • Competitive salary and incentives
  • 25 days' annual leave
  • Experience of an operational, commercial, and planning environment for a highly reputable independent business
  • Opportunity to become a future leader
  • Paid expenses for your rotation*
  • Pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Learning & Development Plan

*all expenses will be agreed at the outset of your placement. Your regular place of work is not eligible.

We advise applying earlier to avoid disappointment as we reserve the right to close the role earlier if application numbers are higher than anticipated.

We've signed the Gradcracker feedback pledge.
(This means that we will supply feedback if requested after an interview.)

1e127ede32d8f816eacfb0aed73cee11

This button will open a new tab and take you directly to the employer's website.
Please remember, if asked, that you found this opportunity on Gradcracker.
Save to shortlist
Shortlisted
  • Deadline
    Ongoing
  • Starting
    October 2025
  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
    Yes
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    2:1 and above
  • Location
    Barrow-in-Furness (Cumbria), Canterbury, Cliffe (Kent) and Maidstone (Kent)
Show location/s on map
Preferred Disciplines...
  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Environmental Science
  • Geology
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials & Minerals
  • Maths
Also Accepting...
  • All STEM disciplines
new
For our new webinar season we are inviting students to submit questions to our featured employers.
Find out more here

The 2024/25
Gradcracker Toolkit

Explore the online version
© 2007 - 2025 Gradcracker Limited
Log in/Register
Gradcracker Limited, October House, Long Street, Easingwold, York, YO61 3HX
01347 823822
info@gradcracker.com
Company registration number: 6370348
Gradcracker and Cookies
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.
If you continue we'll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies from Gradcracker.
Continue
Learn more