Salary: Starting from £29,000 plus Veolia benefits

Location: Billingham

Programme Duration: 2-year programme starting in September 2024



Candidate shortlisting will take place on w/c 10th of June 2024 and assessment days will take place between w/c 17th of June 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

- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

- Access to our company pension scheme and life assurance

- One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community

- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

- 24-hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

- Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers



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 role focuses on Veolia's Industrial, Water and Energy customers in Northern England and Scotland.



Veolia's Total Waste Management customers will be at the heart of this role, although there will also be exposure to some of Veolia's other workstreams. It is likely that the successful candidate will be located in Billingham.



We're strong believers in continuous development here at Veolia and actively encourage and support everyone to keep going after you finish the programme.



What you'll be doing;



- Take the initiative to research options and identify potential solutions from within the industry as well as from other sectors around the world.

- Support the business to meet contractual and regulatory requirements.

- Work with contract managers in the business to ensure that we:

• Are managing contracts effectively
  
• Delivering for our customers
  
• Innovating and delivering on Sustainability goals including carbon reduction
  
• Working with the waste hierarchy, to minimise waste and turn it into a resource
  

What we're looking for;



- Degree-level qualification in Chemistry or another environmental science degree (to be achieved by September 2024)

- Willingness to travel with occasional short stays away from home

- Strong communication skills and problem-solving mindset

- Good interpersonal skills from a range of experiences and environments

- A proactive and self-motivated individual who is curious, keen to learn, and relishes a challenge

- Full, clean UK driving licence



What's next?



Before we can consider your application further, you'll need to complete a couple of short, gamified assessments. If you're successful following this, we'll then invite you to one of our virtual assessment days and a site visit.



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 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+. 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.