We are a gas distribution business that services the gas infrastructure across Wales and the south-west of England. We serve our customers and communities with safe, reliable, and affordable energy services whilst investing to create a sustainable future to deliver our carbon-free vision for 2050.
Our commitments for a greener future
At Wales & West Utilities we are committed to transforming our business into a sustainable one and ensuring the future supply of energy to the communities we serve.
What we’re looking for?
We are looking for a graduate engineer to join us on 26th August 2024.
Based at our head office in Newport, our two-year Graduate Development Programme includes formal training and mentoring from experienced engineers and managers, and focuses on the achievement of Chartered Engineer status and is accredited by both the Institute of Gas Engineers and Managers and the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.
The first year of the programme will be spent in engineering placements in our head office and with our operational teams. This is followed by a year of developing engineering and managerial skills in an office-based environment, working on engineering projects.
We’ll trust you to:
Support with the delivery of the continual improvement in management of gas distribution assets to deliver a safe, reliable gas network at the least whole life cost.
Support the delivery of the annual maintenance plan and associated delivery programmes.
Work on the development of policy and procedures to maintain continued compliance with legislation through regulatory change.
Supporting the maintenance of asset records and improvement of the same through robust management of systems and processes, including audit
You’ll need to:
Hold a 2:2 or higher (or expect to achieve a 2:2 or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or other degree course accredited by the Institute of Gas Engineers and Manager, the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, or the Institute of Engineering and Technology
Be self-motivated attitude and committed to achieving your chartership whilst building a career in engineering.
Have pride in your work and motivation to deliver high performance ensuring safe working practices.
Have excellent communication and collaboration skills.
We would also love to hear about anything else you feel you could add or bring to the role!
As we are a safety critical organisation, all offers of employment are subject to pre- employment drug & alcohol screening.
What’s in it for you?
A competitive salary starting at £32,728 rising to £37,886
Hybrid working
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, with WWU doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15%
14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan
“Choices” flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash-plans
Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme - allowing you to manage your benefits flexibly to suit your financial needs
Enhanced pay for parental leave
Retail discounts and cashback scheme
Annual salary review
Discretionary annual bonus
Company Sick Pay
In-house Occupational Health Team
Employee Assistance Programme
Comprehensive training
The way we do things
Our Ambition, Priorities and Values inform everything we do as a business – from our strategic planning to the performance management of our colleagues. Our values underpin everything we do and we are committed to creating a working environment that supports and fosters diversity, inclusion and equity, where all of our colleagues feel valued and supported to contribute to their full potential.
We are focused on creating a culture where it doesn’t matter about gender, race, sexuality or disability; it’s about our colleagues’ skills, the way we do things and how we live our values.
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