We are a dynamic and innovative company committed to developing the next generation of engineering leaders. Our Engineering Graduate Trainee Program is crafted to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of our business through a series of work placements across different departments. We strive to nurture your potential and prepare you for a senior leadership role within the next 5-7 years.
As an Engineering Graduate Trainee, you will embark on a structured 3-year rotational program that gives you hands-on experience across various departments. You will play a key role in real-world projects, working alongside professionals from diverse teams, and contribute to crafting the future of our engineering solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to develop the technical expertise and leadership skills necessary to excel in a senior management role.
This role is open to existing residents of Jersey, Channel Islands with a housing status of 'Entitled'.
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Participate in a structured 3-year rotational program, gaining hands-on experience in various departments.
- Work on real-world projects, contributing to the development and implementation of innovative engineering solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Engineering, Asset and Resource Management, Customer-Focused Departments, and Corporate/Strategic Functions.
- Attend training sessions and workshops to improve technical knowledge and leadership skills.
- Prepare and present progress reports to senior leaders on project outcomes.
- Find opportunities for process improvements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
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Recent graduate with a degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related field).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Flexibility and willingness to work in different locations as part of the rotational program.
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A comprehensive training and development program crafted to accelerate your career.
- Exposure to various aspects of the business, working on diverse projects that craft the future of the industry.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the engineering field.
- A clear career progression path with the potential to become a senior leader within 5-7 years.
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- At Jersey Electricity we provide a complete benefit package to ensure all elements of your wellbeing are supported. Financial benefits include free onsite parking, discounted electricity rates, discount within our Powerhouse shop, competitive above living wage salaries combined with an attractive pension.
Your physical and mental wellbeing are supported with subsidised onsite yoga, subsidised Active card membership, free weekly fruit, and onsite trained Mental Health First Aiders.
Our workplace encourages family involvement, promotes work-life balance, and fosters a positive atmosphere.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, pregnancy and birthing parent, age, or disability status.
If you're ready to start your journey towards becoming an engineering leader, apply now and join our team. We look forward to helping you grow, develop, and achieve your career goals.
Jersey Electricity’s purpose is to ‘enable life’s essentials’ by providing the people of Jersey with secure, reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity today and long into the future.
Jersey Electricity’s Vision:
Jersey Electricity’s vision is to “inspire a Zero-Carbon future” by being the energy partner of choice whilst working to six strategy pillars of that vision:
JE 6 strategic pillars:
1. Digital Enhancement and Innovation – over the next 3 years JE will continue to develop robust and scalable digital platforms, seeking innovation in smart enabled technology and to, where appropriate, commercialise its innovation.
2. Customer –to increase JE’s customer experience maturity, to better understand customers’ existing and future needs and wants, as well as provide exceptional service around its offers.
3. Energy Sourcing and Supply – prepare for a new supply contract, considering transitional requirements, to reduce cost and market risks for customers as well as considering the future role of offshore wind in the energy mix.
4. Future Proof the JE Business Model – continue delivering good operational performance across all businesses within the Group. Ensuring JE delivers infrastructure requirements for today, and in readiness for the future, whilst creating resource capability and capacity for CNR delivery.
5. Island-wide Electrification and Decarbonization – continue to develop new products in heat and mobility which support the CNR, customers in energy efficiency and facilitate the development of solar and offshore wind propositions with the Government of Jersey.
6. Great Employer – continue to recruit and develop talent, improve JE climate and engagement in becoming the employer of choice in and beyond Jersey.
We are an engaged and focused workforce, committed to ensuring we “keep the lights on” across the island and explore new ways of providing energy and related services to islanders. Working at Jersey Electricity means you are part of an inclusive team of nearly 400 diverse employees across a number of business sectors from the distribution of energy to Retail and Commercial services.
We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile will be guaranteed an interview.
Whatever your role with us, you will find the support you need to develop in a long-term career and work with many long-serving employees to help us achieve our vision.
Being an employee of Jersey Electricity, you will:
- Share in the success of ground-breaking projects to electrify the island;
- Be part of a highly skilled and developing workforce;
- Participate in company-wide wellbeing initiatives;
- Develop both professionally and personally in a supportive environment;
- Benefit from a competitive rewards and compensation package;
- Help us develop our engaged, diverse and innovative workforce;
What our employees say:
“The employees, and the support from colleagues who I work with on a day to day basis, are helpful and friendly making it an attractive place to work”
“Great team with a manager who understands outside life and flexibility when needed”
“Real sense of purpose to enable life's essentials in Jersey - and real ability to make a difference to support a low carbon world”
“I think JE is a great place to work with fantastic people, variety of career opportunities , lots of challenges and great values”
“It’s a really good company to work for, highly recommended to anyone to join Jersey Electricity”
“It's a great team with some really kind people who will often go the extra mile. Also great to work somewhere that is so crucial to island life and knowing that if we do our jobs well it benefits everyone”