96 Permanent, Engineering / Technical jobs in Didcot, Oxfordshire

Are you ready to start an exciting, hands-on career that makes a difference? We're offering 4 exclusive opportunities for ambitious graduates to join us at Ground Control in September 2025. What's in it for you? This isn't your average graduate scheme - it's fast-paced, dynamic, and packed with real-world experience. You'll dive straight into action, rotating across multiple field-based placements, including our exciting Grounds Maintenance, Rail, Utilities, and Landscape Construction teams. You'll also get a taste of our Business Development, Client Services, and People teams - all while working both in the field and from the office or home. Our focus is on environmental services, so if you care about making a positive impact on the planet, this is the perfect opportunity for you. What you'll gain: 1. Hands-on experience: Work with industry leaders and get involved in real projects across the UK. 2. Accelerated learning: Fast-track your career with industry-recognized qualifications like your PTS for the rail sector. 3. Skill-building: Our GC Develop training program will help you master soft skills like leadership and communication, preparing you to take on management roles. 4. Travel perks: Enjoy a fully expensed electric vehicle and home charging setup to support your field placements. 5. Career prospects: Previous grads have gone on to awesome roles like Assistant Contract Manager, Environmental Data Manager, and more. What We're Looking For: We are flexible on degree disciplines for this program but we've found in the past that it's particularly suited to graduates in the following:

• Geography / Environmental Science / Ecology
• Construction
• Business and Management
• Sport Science / Coaching
Whatever your degree, what really matters is your passion for making an impact, learning fast, and thriving in a team that cares about innovation and sustainability. You'll also need:
• A full driving licence (so you can get around to different client sites).
• A positive, can-do attitude - you'll get your hands dirty, work in all weather, and be part of something that really matters.
• A love for teamwork and the drive to build relationships with everyone, from field workers to top executives.
• A mindset ready to embrace change and inspire innovation.
If you're ready to push your limits, learn everything you can, and make a real impact from day one, Ground Control is the place for you! Apply today and start your journey toward becoming a future leader in one of the UK's largest and most exciting environmental services companies.

Why join us: 1. Career Development Focus: We're committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities. 2. Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base. 3. Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued. 4. Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:
• 23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays
• Robust pension scheme
• Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service
• Free or subsidised national gym memberships
• Employee Recognition Scheme
Ground Control Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland. We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.