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Early Careers at Network Plus
At Network Plus, we nurture early careers talent, providing the guidance, learning, and opportunities you need to build a meaningful career.
You’ll gain real-world experience, ongoing support, and the chance to grow with us.
Network Plus Graduate Programme
Launch your career and become a future leader with our graduate programme at Network Plus!
We recruit high-calibre, motivated graduates and engage with you before you finish university so you can step straight into a graduate role. Join us in Operational or Commercial roles with rotational placements to gain company-wide experience. Our two-year structured development programme is designed to build and develop your leadership capability while also developing specialist skills in your chosen field.
Graduates will also take part in a business challenge, where, supported by a Business Mentor, each group is tasked with designing a solution to a real business challenge. Past projects have included initiatives ranging from solar and sensor lighting, to reducing costs through ‘No Dig Technology’, with some ideas already coming to fruition, such as the allotment project with St Richard's Primary in Skelmersdale.
The programme offers opportunities across the North, Midlands, and South, giving you the chance to experience different teams, locations, and projects as you grow.
We recruit high-calibre, motivated graduates and engage with you before you finish university so you can step straight into a graduate role. Join us in Operational or Commercial roles with rotational placements to gain company-wide experience. Our two-year structured development programme is designed to build and develop your leadership capability while also developing specialist skills in your chosen field.
Graduates will also take part in a business challenge, where, supported by a Business Mentor, each group is tasked with designing a solution to a real business challenge. Past projects have included initiatives ranging from solar and sensor lighting, to reducing costs through ‘No Dig Technology’, with some ideas already coming to fruition, such as the allotment project with St Richard's Primary in Skelmersdale.
The programme offers opportunities across the North, Midlands, and South, giving you the chance to experience different teams, locations, and projects as you grow.
Why choose Network Plus
Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.
We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer. We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances. You’ll complete structured placements across different contracts and business areas, alongside a graduate cohort at the same stage of learning—making rotations and swaps straightforward and impactful and building a strong graduate community.
We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer. We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances. You’ll complete structured placements across different contracts and business areas, alongside a graduate cohort at the same stage of learning—making rotations and swaps straightforward and impactful and building a strong graduate community.
What you'll be doing
Across your two-year programme you’ll complete four 6-month rotations in different parts of the business, giving you the breadth and depth needed to understand how Network Plus thrives and where your strengths truly lie. During each rotation, you’ll take on real responsibilities from day one, contributing to live projects and working alongside experienced colleagues who will support your development.
What we're looking for
• Curious, driven graduates with a collaborative mindset, a willingness to learn and a desire to make an impact
• Final‑year students or recent graduates with a role‑related degree (2:2 or above)
• Full UK driving licence (some travel during placements)
• Individuals who want responsibility early and enjoy learning by doing
• Must have graduated within the last two years
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Final‑year students or recent graduates with a role‑related degree (2:2 or above)
• Full UK driving licence (some travel during placements)
• Individuals who want responsibility early and enjoy learning by doing
• Must have graduated within the last two years
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.
Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
What we offer
Support and Development
Dedicated mentor support from our senior management team to guide your journey
Leadership development and cohort-based learning resulting in a recognised qualification
360 feedback, coaching and continuous support throughout rotations
Dedicated mentor support from our senior management team to guide your journey
Leadership development and cohort-based learning resulting in a recognised qualification
360 feedback, coaching and continuous support throughout rotations
Real Impact and Challenge
Take part in a Business Sustainability challenge, tackling real-world issues and presenting solutions at an executive level
A strong graduate community with peer cohorts where you will grow together throughout the programme
Take part in a Business Sustainability challenge, tackling real-world issues and presenting solutions at an executive level
A strong graduate community with peer cohorts where you will grow together throughout the programme
Community
Professional skills, confidence and experience that set you up for long‑term success
Professional skills, confidence and experience that set you up for long‑term success
Watch the video below to hear our graduates share the positive impact the programme has had on their journey.
Network Plus Apprenticeship Programme
Kickstart your career and develop your skills with our apprenticeship programme at Network Plus!
We offer apprenticeships to attract new talent into the industry and to support existing employees in their career progression. Through our ‘Apprenticeship Map’, we provide clear pathways from entry-level roles across both operational and support areas, linking you to the right apprenticeship for your career goals.
We offer apprenticeships to attract new talent into the industry and to support existing employees in their career progression. Through our ‘Apprenticeship Map’, we provide clear pathways from entry-level roles across both operational and support areas, linking you to the right apprenticeship for your career goals.
Our apprenticeships also focus on emerging technologies, giving you the opportunity to build cutting-edge skills in areas such as cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. In addition, we use the levy to fund management development programmes at all levels (L3–L7), helping you grow your leadership capability while gaining practical, hands-on experience.
The Recruitment Process
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