Operations Graduate Review
at Forterra
Graduate Scheme
Project Management
Measham
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.4 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of the Role
4.4/5
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Experience & Company Culture
4/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Forterra?
My experience at Forterra has been positive. I have had the opportunities to learn about and gain hands-on experience across different areas of the company, while working on challenging and engaging projects that contributed to the wider business.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
The role involved project management, stakeholder engagement, preparing and delivering business cases, and delivering work to agreed deadlines. For me, seeing tangible results come together after working on a project is the best bit.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
How would you rate Forterra initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate Forterra CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Forterra to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Forterra puts a strong focus on personal development through a well-established early careers programme, providing structured learning, ongoing support, and exposure to a range of experiences designed to support long-term career growth.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Forterra?
Take some time to research the company, learn a bit about its history, and the contributions it makes to local communities to gain a better understanding of what it does outside of brick manufacturing.
