Siltbuster is looking for enthusiastic Engineering, Science or Environmental Graduates to join our dynamic, growing, and supportive team. At Siltbuster, you will build on the skills and knowledge developed during your degree – adding industry specific experience and capabilities. We ensure you have the right support and experience to thrive in your role, and progress at a pace that is most appropriate for you.
About us & our business
Siltbuster Ltd is the UK’s leading responsive wastewater treatment company, serving an extensive range of Clients across the UK and Overseas. “Water Quality Matters” - the business ensures that environmental protection is provided by delivering complete package plant solutions to a breadth of sectors.
From our dedicated, purpose-built facility located on our own 10-acre site, we develop, engineer and manufacture, patent protected, market leading, products through our in-house R&D and design teams. By utilising our in-house laboratories, expertise, and workshop capabilities, Siltbuster solutions are proven, cost-effective, compliant, and environmentally beneficial. Our projects, fleet services and remote field engineering teams, ensure complete customer satisfaction whether an individual rental unit or a complete, permanent, turnkey solution.
Technical excellence is at the core of everything we do; our graduates are fundamental to building on this and our continued success. As a Graduate Solutions Engineer you will:
- Assist in and undertake solution development and engineering activities to support the business in the development and optimisation of wastewater treatment solutions largely based around the Siltbuster portfolio.
- Assist in and evaluate client requests/ requirements and RFQ/tender/proposal(s) content - assess feasibility and optimise potential solutions.
- Assist in the solution development and proposal creation for more complex enquiries.
- Support the wider business to apply design and engineering strategies in order to help position the company well in the early stages of project development to increase the probability of success. Support Sales with client/end user at all stages to ensure successful outcome.
- Work closely with the engineering and project departments to help develop technical solutions inline with the company standard and overall philosophy. Including production/review of mass balance calculations, outline drawings (layouts, PFDs, P&IDs) and project documentation (control philosophy, manuals, SOPs).
- Participate in project reviews prior to documentation submission (pre & post award), helping to ensure the proposed solution is capable of achieving the required outcomes.
- Assist in / provide training to the business and clients in solution development/equipment selection.
- Proactively stay informed on environmental regulations and emerging trends to anticipate market needs and influence business strategy.
About you
We are seeking candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the water-environmental sector, with practical and positive outlook. Knowledge of wastewater treatment is preferable, however, what matters most is your enthusiasm to contribute to a make a difference to providing a responsive approach to wastewater treatment solutions.
You will have keen interest in Water / Wastewater treatment and identifying optimum solutions. You have the ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines and a strong attention to detail.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Engineering or Science degree in civil / mechanical / chemical / wastewater / environmental or other directly related degree
- Excellent technical, analysis, data interpretation skills & in identifying project / client needs
- Report writing & documentation development skills
- A basic understanding the key elements associated with Wastewater treatment and applicable design standards is preferential
- Competent in the use of Office 365 notably Excel and Word.
- Full UK driving licence
We understand balancing work and life commitments isn’t always easy, that’s why we’ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life.
- Competitive salary and eligibility for company bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays with increasing annual leave entitlement for long service
- Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services)
- Pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Employee Discount Scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Mentoring & support for development and training – including professional chartership
- Free on-site parking, with employee EV charging available.
This role is not open to Agencies - Please no calls or emails - Thank you.
EDI Statement
Siltbuster Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments.
