When does Wood Group recruit for graduate and apprentice positions in the UK?
Graduate opportunities – our recruitment campaign typically commences from October each year and we aim to complete offers by April of the following year.
Rolls Wood Group apprenticeship – typically advertised from November for a start date in July
Wood Group PSN Trainee Designers – typically two intakes per year for start dates in January and July.
How many graduates and apprentices do you look for?
Our numbers vary from year to year depending on business and project needs but typically we recruit approximately 40+ graduates and 20 apprentices each year across various disciplines and different parts of our UK business.
What types of job opportunities are available with Wood Group?
We offer graduate jobs in most engineering disciplines and have some opportunities for commercial graduates. In addition, we provide apprenticeships in engineering (mechanical/aeronautical) and design (structural, mechanical/piping and electrical/instrument). We also offer some internship and scholarship opportunities.
How is Wood Group structured?
Wood Group comprises a dynamic and diverse collection of businesses under three main divisions—Engineering, Wood Group PSN and Gas Turbine Services. Our structure and approach allows each of our businesses a high degree of autonomy and independence. The result? Many different cultures, destinations and career paths under a single corporate umbrella, resulting in exciting opportunities for our graduates and apprentices to excel, learn, and grow.
Check out our website for details of our graduate vacancies with Wood Group PSN, Wood Group Kenny, Wood Group GTS, and Mustang, as well as our apprenticeship opportunities with Wood Group PSN and Rolls Wood Group.
Where would I be based?
Graduate opportunities – Aberdeen, Glasgow, Woking, Hull, Runcorn. Our rotational programme with Wood Group GTS involves assignments at various domestic and international business locations (examples – Aberdeen, Cumbernauld, Dundee, Colorado, Connecticut, Houston, Dubai, Thailand, Switzerland).
Rolls Wood Group apprenticeship – Aberdeen (Dyce)
Wood Group PSN Trainee Designers – Aberdeen, Glasgow, Runcorn
When would I start?
Most of our graduates start by September, but this will vary across positions.
Rolls Wood Group apprentices typically commence in July.
Wood Group PSN Trainee Designers typically start with us in January and July.
What qualifications do I need to apply?
For our engineering graduate roles, you will need an engineering-related degree, preferably at Masters level from an accredited university. For commercial graduate roles we look for a good first or second class degree in a relevant business/management discipline. Our Modern Apprenticeship with Rolls Wood Group requires a minimum of Grade 3 in English and Grade 2 in Maths and Physics (Standard Grade).
To apply for our trainee designer apprenticeship, as a minimum you will need a HNC or HND in a relevant engineering discipline. While your academic achievement is important, we also value the transferable skills, qualities and experience you can bring.
Does Wood Group recruit graduates and apprentices who require work permits?
We accept applications from applicants who are currently a member of the European Economic Area (EEA), or living, working or studying in the EEA or have done so in the last 12 months. If you are successful in being offered a job with us, we will support you in your application for a work permit. Please note, that we cannot guarantee that you will be granted this work permit by the UK Home Office.
Visit the UK Border Agency website to understand the full requirements to apply for a work permit. Wood Group supports certificate of sponsorship applications for non EEA members / residents to work in the UK. However due to the number of relevant applications already received from EEA members, we would be unable to meet certificate of sponsorship requirements in compliance with UK immigration regulations. Therefore on that basis we are unable to progress such applications at this time.
I have previously applied and been unsuccessful, can I re-apply?
Yes, you may re-apply. You will need to complete a new application form and we will be looking to see if you have enhanced your skills and experience since your last application.
When can I expect to hear from Wood Group after I apply?
You can expect to hear from us with an outcome approximately 1 - 2 months after the position’s closing date, once all applications have been received and reviewed by our experienced recruiting team. Please check your email accounts regularly for any communications or updates as this will be our primary method of communication.
What sort of training and development is available?
We recognise that people are our biggest asset and we also believe that graduates and apprentices are a key part of our strategic aim for continued growth. Therefore, whatever discipline and business unit you may join, we will ensure that you receive the right experience, exposure and training to develop your competencies. This is achieved through extensive on-the-job learning, as well as technical and business skills training.
We are also affiliated to most associated institutions (e.g. IChemE, IMechE, IET, IStructE, APM and ECITB), and will help you toward gaining your Charteredship or professional qualification. Upon successful completion of your programme, there will be various opportunities to continue your development and career with us. We expect you to be proactive in driving your career and this together with your dedication will determine the rate at which you move to increasing levels of responsibility.
What is it like to work for Wood Group?
We have included a number of employee stories on our website so you can hear their perspective on their experience with us. Graduate Stories (PDF 279KB)
What are the opportunities to travel with Wood Group?
As an international company operating in 50 countries, opportunities can arise to work on international assignments and some of our business units also operate international exchanges to broaden your perspective. For example, we have a long established one-year graduate exchange programme between Wood Group PSN, Aberdeen and our Mustang offices in Houston, US. Furthermore, our rotational graduate programme with Wood Group GTS also offers the opportunity to complete assignments at various domestic and international business locations (examples – UK: Aberdeen, Cumbernauld, Dundee; US: Colorado, Connecticut; Dubai; Thailand).
How much will I be paid?
We set high standards for our graduates and apprentices and in return we offer a generous rewards package, including a competitive salary, private medical and dental care, Company pension plan and competitive holiday entitlement. Your salary is also reviewed regularly.
How can I find out more about Wood Group?
Who can I contact if I have further questions?
If you have not been able to find the information you need from our website then please feel free to contact our dedicated graduate adviser, Email: graduate.adviser@woodgroup.com Tel: +44 (0)1224 532518.
Do you offer placements for undergraduates?
If you are not looking for a graduate position just yet but want to gain some experience to find out how we do things then you may be interested in registering for a student placement/internship. This may be a formal requirement of your course (e.g. an industrial placement), or simply an opportunity to develop during your summer break. Check out our Internships and Scholarships page for more information.
Please refer to the following FAQs for answers to common e-recruitment system questions.
Can I apply for more than one vacancy on the e-recruitment system?
When applying for graduate or trainee designer vacancies via our e-recruitment system you can apply for up to a maximum of 4 positions. We recommend that you take time to research each position and business unit before making your final decision. You will only have to complete the application once as the same information/responses will be used for all positions selected.
I’m having issues logging into the e-recruitment system, why?
- Your username will be the email address that you registered on the application with.
- Your password appears at the top of the job basket screen when you first log in – it is advised that candidates change this. You can use the password reminder functionality to retrieve forgotten passwords.
- Your security answer is required every time you log in – when entering a security answer please be aware that a [space] in your ‘answer’ will count as a character, i.e. The security answer ‘password test’ is 13 characters long with the 8th character being ‘d’ and the 10th character being ‘t’.
How do I know if my application/s has been fully submitted on the e-recruitment system?
To fully submit your application, select View Progress then Submit for each position. You will then receive an email for each position applied to, confirming if we have successfully received your application/s. You can also check the status of your applications in the job basket, ensuring all vacancy statuses are set to ‘Application Submitted’.
On the e-recruitment system, the submit button for the vacancy is greyed out, why?
There are several possibilities why the submit button has been disabled:
- All required application fields must be complete before the candidate can submit.
- The candidate must select a vacancy ranking before they can submit an application.
- Please ensure the vacancy is still active (i.e. does is still appear on the live vacancies list). If the vacancy has closed no more applications will be accepted.
Who should I contact if I’m having problems with the e-recruitment system?
For all technical issues relating to the application, please email: erecruitmentsupport@woodgroup.com There are several possibilities why the submit button has been disabled: describing the full nature of the problem. Where possible please provide any screenshots of errors you are receiving or attach documents that you are having difficulty uploading.