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We want our people to have a great work-life balance and support flexible working in terms of a hybrid model and varying start and finish times in some teams where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.
About us
Wave is a leading national business water retailer helping over 300,000 customers across the UK to benefit from the non-household water market. We’re dedicated to helping businesses lower water use, be more water efficient and reduce costs – all which helped us earn Water Retailer of the Year 2021 and again in 2023. Our vision is to be the most customer-focused utility delivering value and efficiency in everything we do, making a positive difference to the environment and society.
The culture at Wave is like nowhere else. We’re committed to a happy, healthy place to work, and have a working environment which supports continuous learning and development, one where people can really flourish. Our people are at the centre of everything we do. Joining us means you’d be part of a team of over 300 people working flexibly across two UK based offices. You’ll find a real focus on employee wellbeing and some great benefits too. We expect great things from you and we give great things back.
What's in it for you?
Wealth
- Excellent pension scheme - we will double match your contribution, up to a maximum of 5% employee contribution and 10% from Wave
- Bonus potential
- Perkbox membership with a vast range of perks - high street savings (fashion retailers, supermarkets and restaurants), discounted cinema tickets, travel and holiday discounts and online fitness classes
- Income protection scheme
- Personal accident insurance
- 4x salary Life assurance
- Free onsite parking
Time off
- 24 days holiday rising to 26 (plus bank holidays)
- A day off for your birthday
- Half a day on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
- The option to buy holidays
- 1 day paid volunteering
Wellbeing
- Hybrid/Flexible working
- Healthcare cash back scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Christmas and summer parties
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Free flu shots
Family friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Enhanced shared parental and adoption leave
- We care about you as an employee and have a range of resources available to both you and your family
The role in a nutshell
We are seeking a Web Technology Graduate who will be responsible for developing and maintaining our web-based technologies that serve our vast customer base. With a background in Computer Science or a related field, you will be competent in modern web development practices and possess strong design and problem-solving skills.
The role will suit you if you are proficient in web propositions that enable growth within an organisation. You will be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement self-serve solutions for our customers that meet business requirements. Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts into non-technical terms are also essential for this role. You will be able to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
What will your typical day look like?
A typical day in the life of a Web Technology Graduate involves a variety of tasks. You would typically manage and attend team / project meetings, refine Web Content, manage documentation, design proposed online workflows including error / exception handling and communicate proposed solutions to stakeholders based on the analysis they have undertaken. You will also support with testing and release including knowledge transfer to the wider business. Later in the web services lifecycle you will assess existing functionality to look for performance improvements and ways to further optimise the existing online platform.
What do we need from you?
We want to always put the Customer First in our online propositions, so we are looking for someone who has a passion to make a difference, with an attention to detail and the confidence to influence and challenge stakeholders.
You will have the ability to work collaboratively in a team whilst also being able to work independently on multiple projects at once.
You will have an academic background in a STEM course and experience working with the Microsoft Office Suite.
