We're looking for an ICT Graduate to join our Transportation team based in Maple Cross, Hertfordshire.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on our structured graduate development programme. These programmes have been designed to provide you with the experiences and tools needed for progression within your chosen career.
Location: Maple Cross, Hertfordshire
Contract: Permanent, full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £29,250 per annum
Start date: September 2025
What will you be responsible for?
Kier Group is a leading UK construction and infrastructure services company, made up of different business divisions including Construction, Transportation, Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks, and Property. With a diverse range of opportunities across the country, we offer a dynamic and inclusive environment where you can launch a rewarding career. To learn more about our business and divisions, visit here .
As an ICT Graduate, you'll be troubleshooting technical issues, optimizing system performance, and assisting with IT projects to improve the overall efficiency and security of the organisation's technology systems.
Your day to day will include:
* Assist in the maintenance and support of IT systems, networks, and hardware to ensure smooth operation.
* Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to software, hardware, and networks.
* Support the installation, configuration, and upgrading of IT infrastructure, including servers, computers, and network devices.
* Assist in monitoring system performance, security, and backups, ensuring data protection and disaster recovery measures are in place.
How does the graduate scheme work?
When you join, you will be enrolled onto our graduate scheme. The programme will take 2 years to complete and has been designed to equip you with the skills you need to excel in your chosen profession and help you achieve professional membership or chartership.
You can find more details about our schemes here .
Benefits for you
* Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.
* Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
* Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.
* Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.
What are we looking for?
We're looking for people due to graduate in 2025, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field.
The role of ICT Graduate is great for you if:
* Have good knowledge of IT systems, networking, and hardware, including operating systems, servers, and software.
* Familiarity with network configuration, troubleshooting, and IT security principles.
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to explain technical concepts to non-technical staff.
Rewards and benefits
We are proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a variety of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here .
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here .
We look forward to seeing your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier
Recruitment timeline
October 2024: Initial applications
November 2024: Application reviews
January 2025 onwards: Virtual and in-person assessment centres