Salary: Base salary of £27,000
Additional premiums for
- plus 5% on top of your basic for the South East location
- Master's degree
- Environmental or Engineering degree
- Previous work experience
- Veolia Benefits Package
Location: Portsmouth or Newhaven
Programme Duration: 2 years
Candidate shortlisting will take place on w/c 28th of October, and assessment days will take place between w/c 4th of November and w/c 11th of November 2024.
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone.
Through our graduate scheme you'll help us to achieve our purpose of Ecological Transformation and build a career we can be proud of. No matter what role you have, when you join us you can play a key role in achieving our vision, and we can make yours happen too.
We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you;
- 25 days of annual leave
- Access to our company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
- Access to virtual GP
- Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers
- One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
Graduate Programme;
During this programme, you'll gain valuable insight into our services and strategic projects and we'll help you to further develop your skills and knowledge so that you can succeed in your career. You'll also join our graduate network and receive our continued support throughout.
This purposefully designed rotational two-year role is specifically developed to progress into long-term employment within Veolia Commercial. The individual will experience key areas across the commercial sector, developing the basic waste management and business knowledge surrounding Veolia values and processes through different operational depots.
The successful graduate will develop a core understanding of operations to ensure that people, resources, budget, and efficiency are all performed to a high level. This will include experience running an operational depot whilst liaising with stakeholders from Finance, HR, R&A and Fleet. They will also develop technical and analytical skills to understand how best to support our business and our customers in achieving their sustainability goals.
What you'll be doing;
- The successful candidate will contribute to environmental and ecological initiatives such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, and water conservation.
- Learn and assist in collecting and analysing data for sustainability reports and learn how to generate clear, transparent and accurate reporting of business performance.
- Shadow the implementation of people management processes and procedures in line with company policy.
- Help conduct research on trends, best practices, and regulations to support the development of sustainability strategies and action plans and stay informed about emerging sustainability trends, regulations, and best practices.
- Learn to deliver efficient and profitable solutions.
Please note that you will be required to travel if you are successful in this role.
What we're looking for;
- Degree-level qualification in business management or environmental (to be achieved by September 2025).
- Practical outlook to problem-solving
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Willingness to learn new things and develop
- An enthusiastic, creative and solution-oriented thinker
- Drivers Licence (willingness to get one)
- Willingness to travel if they will be required to travel
What's next?
Before we can progress your application to the next stage, you'll need to complete a couple of short strength-based assessments to assess your potential for success in the role against skills, behaviours, personality and motivation - all in one engaging and immersive online experience. If you're successful following this, we'll then invite you to attend one of our virtual assessment days.
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as the Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row!
This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.
We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.
What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.
We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.
We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.
