Job Title: Environmental Science Graduate

Salary: £29,000

Hours: 40 hours per week

Programme Duration: 2 years programme



Candidate shortlisting will take place W/C 10th June 2024 and the Virtual assessment day will take place between W/C 17th June 2024.



We live in a world that needs to take care of its resources, and our mission at Veolia is to 'Resource the World'. We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Graduate to join our dynamic team in Billingham.



This is an ideal opportunity for a passionate individual who is willing to develop their skills and make an impact that will be felt for generations to come. We know the climate crisis demands us to find radical, meaningful solutions. The Veolia graduate scheme will put you at the very front of this ecological transformation.



Environmental solutions, improving communities and protecting the environment are right at

the heart of our business. Together our employees make our communities better. They are

the Resourcers, behind the resources. We want you to be part of our diverse workforce!



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



This will be a 2-year programme providing you with valuable exposure and insight into Veolia services and strategic Veolia projects. You will be supporting and developing projects across the Total Waste Management portfolio, whilst developing an understanding of the role of the SCM and CM.



As part of the Graduate Development Programme, you will go through a structured development programme, undertaking leadership, management, soft skills and safety modules with your graduate cohort.



What will you be doing?



- Innovation and Development support

- IT development (Supporting integration of Customer Hub)

- Introducing Sustainability Reporting - Carbon Footprint/Electric Vehicles

- Develop an understanding of how Total Waste Management works across Customer sites

- Supporting projects to automate reporting

- Undertaking Duty of Care audits on 3rd Party sites

- Understanding the roles within Total Waste Management from Operative to Senior Contract Manager



What are we looking for?



- Degree level qualification in Science or Environmental based (a minimum of 2:1 to be achieved by Sept 2024)

- IT Skills

- Presentation Skills

- Driving licence

- Working knowledge of Google systems (Desirable)

- Waste Management or environmental knowledge (Desirable)



Assessments



As a part of your online application, you will need to complete gamified assessment challenges before we can consider your application for this position. We promise it's not one of those boring assessments!



If you are successful at the application stage, we'll invite you to attend a virtual assessment day.



Our promise to you



Additionally, we provide mental health and financial support because we are committed to supporting you.



Even after you finish the programme, we want you to continue your learning for as long as you want to. We're strong believers in continuous development and actively encourage and support all our people to keep going.



Please note that if a high number of quality applications are received, this vacancy may close early. To avoid disappointment, please apply with plenty of time before the stated advert closing date.

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.