Severn Trent opens applications for biggest graduate intake ever
Severn Trent has opened applications for its 2026 graduate cohort, which will be the biggest graduate recruitment drive the company has ever seen.
Southern Water to hold first-ever recruitment event at Brighton’s Amex Stadium next week
Southern Water is hosting its first ever careers fair to recruit for roles that will help it to deliver ground-breaking projects as part of its biggest ever investment plan.
Water industry talent exodus being exacerbated by Thames Water scrutiny
Expert hiring specialist, Murray McIntosh, is warning that the ongoing scrutiny of Thames Water is exacerbating the recruitment struggles being felt across the entire water industry.
Water industry skills crisis intensifies as ‘perfect storm’ looms for AMP8, recruitment firm warns
The water industry is facing a perfect storm of intensifying talent shortages, engineer departures, and a looming retirement cliff as AMP8 commences, according to a new report from specialist water industry recruitment firm, Water by Murray.
AMP8 Wessex Water contract win - Mott MacDonald Bentley looks to recruit more staff
Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) is hosting a recruitment event in Bristol following the award of its first long-term framework agreement with Wessex Water in 2024 to deliver works through to 2030.
Severn Trent hosts Big Boost jobs fair for first time in Leicester next month
Hundreds of jobs, opportunities, skills training and support are on offer next month in Leicester, as Severn Trent is set to host Big Boost for Leicester at the central, Leicester Tigers ground, Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on Thursday 1st May 2025 between 10am and 2pm.
NI Water seeks applicants for fast-track programme to become a Wastewater Assets Technician
NI Water is searching for self-motivated, enthusiastic individuals with practical and technical skills to join its Fast-Track Learning for Operational Wastewater (FLOW) Programme - opportunities are available in every county in Northern Ireland.
International Women's Day - why women-in-water’s voices must be heard
Today is International Women’s Day – listen to Perminder Atwal, HR business partner at Xylem, discusses experiences of working in water with her podcast co-host Lila Thompson, British Water chief executive.
Yorkshire Water recruits largest ever graduate cohort
Yorkshire Water is recruiting 27 graduates, its largest cohort ever, to fill a range of roles as it prepares for its next investment period
AtkinsRéalis launches industry-first competition to leapfrog tech talent into permanent positions
Engineering services and nuclear company AtkinsRéalis has launched an industry-first recruitment campaign with a difference. The firm is searching for the top tech talent to take part in a weekend-long hackathon, with five permanent roles on offer to the winning team.
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Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets. -
BactoCloud platform for bNovate’s BactoSense instruments brings new understanding of water quality
bNovate has launched BactoCloud, a secure cloud-based platform that connects and manages its BactoSense instruments, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of microbial water quality.
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