Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future. Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow? Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold new Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this. Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste. Our Energy Recovery Facilities are vital in supporting the UK’s ambition to reduce waste in an efficient and effective manner, helping to reduce the impact of waste on climate change. After reducing, reusing, and recycling as much as possible, our Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs) provide the infrastructure to efficiently recover energy from residual waste, meaning landfill becomes the last resort. You can learn more about our ERFs here. We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to join us on an Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship, based at our Energy Recovery Facility in Runcorn. We’ll work with and develop you to become a highly-skilled maintenance technician who will help to maintain our state-of-the-art electro/mechanical systems used in our ERFs. You will receive a starting salary of £20,464 per annum working 37.5 hours per week About the role Our Engineering Apprenticeship Scheme will take approximately four years to complete whereby you’ll also benefit from vocational training as well as study for a Technical Certificate at a local college provider. During this time, you’ll become qualified to carry out planned preventative maintenance, general maintenance of equipment, modifying and testing, inspecting condition-based monitoring, and identifying faults within our systems. Becoming our Engineering Apprentice will require a commitment to a comprehensive training programme, ‘on-the-job’ training, and the completion of a portfolio of evidence to support an NVQ Diploma (or equivalent). Therefore, we’re looking for someone who has a ‘can-do’ attitude, a flexible and proactive approach to tasks, alongside a keen willingness to learn and the drive to succeed. What are we looking for? You’ll have, or expect to achieve, a minimum of five GCSE's (or equivalent qualifications) at grade C/Level 4 and above including English, Science, and Maths. You’ll also have a good standard of IT skills and/or Microsoft Office knowledge with a practical aptitude for engineering or technology. How to apply To view the profile, which outlines the person specification and list of responsibilities in full, please click here. Click apply at the bottom of the page and you will be asked to create a profile. Make sure you have an up-to-date CV ready The closing date for applications is Friday 3rd May 2024 Why work for Viridor? There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio and the development of our growing Polymers Recycling business. What we can offer you We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join, including: Your Share - our profit share scheme which offers all employees an opportunity to share in the company profits. To protect your wellbeing, you will have access to a 24/7 employee helpline offering professional, emotional support and advice, as well as qualified Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace. You’ll also have access to discounted gym memberships and a Cycle to Work scheme. Participation in our refer a friend scheme – earn £1000 for every successful referral. To look after your health, we offer free eye tests and safety eyewear where needed, alongside a range of plans with Simply Health. Helping you make the most of your leisure time, we have a wide range of discounts available to you, ranging from hotels and holidays to cinema tickets and days out, as well as from a variety of high street retailers.