Graduate Scheme 2027
Future Leaders Programme | Q8 Aviation | Woking, Surrey
Applications open now | Interviews: January 2027 | Start Date: September 2027
Are you ready to launch your career with a global business at the heart of the oil industry?
Q8 Aviation is looking for an ambitious, commercially minded graduate to join their first three-year Graduate Scheme, designed to develop the next generation of leaders within their business. This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to multiple disciplines, work alongside experienced industry professionals and build a long-term career within a global energy organisation.
About Q8 Aviation
Q8 Aviation is one of the world's leading aviation fuel suppliers, serving more than 75 airports globally and supplying fuel to over 200 airlines worldwide. As the aviation specialist business of Kuwait Petroleum International, Q8 Aviation benefits from the strength, scale and security of a fully integrated global energy organisation.
Q8 Aviation supplies jet fuel across commercial, cargo, military and general aviation sectors, supporting thousands of aircraft movements every day.
Their Woking headquarters plays a critical role in supporting aviation customers across the EMEA region, partnering with airports, airlines and fuel infrastructure operators. Beyond EMEA, Q8 Aviation forms part of the wider Kuwait Petroleum International network, which operates across Europe and internationally as the refining and marketing arm of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, one of the world's largest oil and energy groups.
Why Join This Graduate Scheme?
This is more than a graduate role. It is a structured development programme designed to provide broad business exposure while helping you discover where your strengths and interests lie.
Over three years, you'll complete rotational placements across key business functions, gaining hands-on experience and building the commercial, analytical and leadership skills needed for a successful career. One of your placements is expected to be within Supply, while your remaining rotations may be within Sales & Marketing, Business Development or other areas of the business, depending on organisational priorities and development opportunities. This flexible approach is designed to provide a broad understanding of the business and help you identify where your strengths and interests are best suited.
At the end of the programme, the aim will be to transition into a permanent role within one of the areas you've worked in, providing both long-term career prospects and a clear pathway for progression.
You'll benefit from:
- A structured three-year development programme
- Rotations across multiple business functions
- Dedicated managers within each placement
- Support from an experienced mentor
- Regular development discussions with HR and business leaders
- Exposure to senior stakeholders across the UK, EMEA and global business
- Opportunities to shape the future of a global aviation business
What You'll Be Doing
Throughout the programme, you'll gain experience across a variety of business functions. While the exact rotations will be tailored to business needs and development opportunities at the time, examples of areas you may work within include:
Supply
Gain an understanding of the aviation fuel supply chain while supporting:
- Inventory and stock management
- Demand forecasting and modelling
- Airport fuel supply coordination
- Logistics planning and optimisation
- Operational performance analysis
Sales & Marketing
Develop your commercial acumen through:
- Customer and airport portfolio analysis
- Market and competitor insight reporting
- Commercial performance evaluation
- Bid and tender support
- Building relationships with airline customers
Business Development
Help shape the future growth of Q8 Aviation by:
- Supporting strategic planning and budgeting activities
- Assisting with long-term business plans
- Working with regional teams to identify growth opportunities
- Supporting the implementation of business strategy
- Collaborating with wider Q8 operating units across the organisation
Who Q8 are looking for
Q8 are seeking motivated graduates who are curious, ambitious and eager to make an impact.
You'll need:
- A degree (or be on track to achieve one by August 2027) with a minimum 2:1 classification
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Confidence building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- Strong IT skills, including Excel and PowerPoint
- An interest in Power BI, AI tools and emerging technologies
- A genuine interest in the energy, oil & gas or aviation sectors
- Flexibility to adapt across different business functions
- The ability to balance strategic thinking with attention to detail
- A desire to develop into a future leader
Relevant degree disciplines may include:
- Business & Management
- Marketing
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- Engineering
- Economics
- Finance
Other degree subjects will also be considered.
Your Future Starts Here
At Q8 Aviation, you'll join a business that combines the entrepreneurial feel of a specialist aviation organisation with the backing and opportunities of a global energy group. You'll work on meaningful projects, build relationships across international teams and gain experiences that will accelerate your development from graduate to future business leader.
Interview Process: January 2027
Programme Start Date: September 2027
Location: Woking, Surrey - 4 days per week on site (Fridays working from home)
Morgan Philips has been exclusively appointed by Q8 Aviation to manage the recruitment process for this opportunity. Any direct applications, or applications submitted via third parties, will be redirected to Katie Chamberlain at Morgan Philips to ensure a consistent candidate experience and recruitment process.