Operational Graduate

Brett Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

About The Role

Brett Operational Graduate

Competitive salary + hire car for placements

Location: Across the South East and Loughborough

We're looking for exceptional Graduates to join us this October 2025 for a unique and exciting opportunity. As a part of our successful Operational Graduate Scheme, you will gain experience within all areas of our Group including Landscaping and Building Products, Aggregates (Marine and Land based), Planning, Health & Safety, Sustainability and Ready-Mixed Concrete with strong focus on aggregates.

You will have the opportunity to rotate and work in all of our business units, experiencing a variety of projects and job roles in all functions. This will help you develop the skills and knowledge required to become a rounded professional and a key future leader in our Group.

You will be sponsored by a Senior Business Leader and will be supported by a coaching programme. This ‘hands on’ opportunity means that you can really make your mark in our company.

You will be based at one of our head offices in either Kent, East Anglia or the Midlands. This will ensure that you gain a full 360 degree understanding of our dynamic manufacturing and construction materials group.

We're Looking For :

• A degree in Geology/ Environmental Science/ Minerals Studies Geography/Science/Engineering or similar subject grade 2:1 or above.
• An enthusiasm to learn, contribute and innovate.
• The flexibility to manage a varied, hands-on role.
• An ability to get on with people and communicate effectively.
• A desire to succeed and become a future leader in our business.

We'll Offer You

• Competitive salary and incentives.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Experience of an operational, commercial, and planning environment for a highly reputable independent business.
• Opportunity to become a future leader.
• Paid expenses for your rotation.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Employee discounts.
• Learning & Development Plan.

Here’s what one of our previous graduates have to say about the programme:

Katie Purves,Graduate Trainee

“The graduate scheme with Brett is very varied and challenging, many of the projects highlight the present and future value that the Brett group recognises in its graduates. The culture in Brett is very inclusive, safe and welcoming, everyone is very friendly and there is always help at hand.

I have found the experience to be really fun and worthwhile, I have especially enjoyed being able to visit all of the Brett sites and gain an insight into how the business operates from every point of view.”

About Us

We are the UK’s largest independently owned building materials group. We are a highly reputable organisation focused on delivering services to a broad customer base. Our current businesses cover Quarrying, Recycling, Marine Dredging, Ready Mixed Concrete, Inert Landfill, Cement Importation, and Hard Landscaping products. With multiple sites, predominantly in the Southeast and East Anglia, but also as far afield as Poole and Pocklington (Yorkshire). Brett employs over 750 people.

With a reputation for excellence, we offer superb development opportunities for people keen to be part of our continued growth. Encouraging our employees to be innovative and continually develop themselves, you can become part of a team that delivers building materials for big ideas.

Why Join Brett

• Our people are individuals, we value your input and support you in your professional development.
• We see our people as our greatest strength.
• We work hard to create inclusive environments.
• Grow your skills with ongoing opportunities – our business thrives when our people are at their best, we encourage and support ongoing learning and development.