NI Water has announced the completion of its first paid work‑experience placement under the organisation's Facilities Management contract.

Delivered in partnership with GRAHAM, the 12‑week programme enabled Sam Millar from Foyle Action Mental Health (AMH) to build practical skills while working across several NI Water locations.

Across the placement, Sam supported engineers with planned maintenance, assisted electricians with lighting and cabling, and teamed up with Building Fabric Engineers on painting, plastering, concrete repairs and plaster boarding. The schedule also included a trip to NI Water's Rathlin Island sites to help replace a field and livestock gate.

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Mark Drennan, GRAHAM, Contract Manager, said: "I could not be happier with Sam and the effort he has put in during his time with us. Sam has been an absolute gentleman to work with, and it was extremely encouraging to hear of the positive and confidence building impact it has had on him."

Mark continued: "A special mention must go to Declan Bryson, GRAHAM Multi Skilled Engineer, as he and Sam formed a great working relationship, where Declan guided and showed Sam new things and looked after him throughout the placement."

Speaking about the recent placement, Kieran Harkin, NI Water, Senior Contract Manager added: "I was delighted to meet Sam and discuss his positive experience working as part of the GRAHAM Team, delivering services to NI Water as part of our Facilities Management Services Contract.

"Hearing from Sam directly on the benefits his work placement provided him was very encouraging and is a terrific example of the impact Social Value can deliver via our contracts and contract partners. Well done to the entire team involved."