Contract type: Fixed term
Duration: 24 months leading to permanency
Working Pattern: Full time
Location: Washington - North East
Hours per week: 37.5
Salary: £28,673 - £31,257
Interview dates: W/C 27th April 2026
Summary of Vacancy
Are you a recent graduate with a genuine passion for the environment?
Do you have drive, ambition, an eagerness to learn, and a raft of innovative ideas that you think will make a real difference?
If the above is describing you, then we would like to speak with you!
Your work will help us deliver innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for water and waste management. You will get a chance to help us preserve and restore our planet’s natural capital for future generations. It’s a career that’s not only exciting, but full of opportunities as well as professional and personal fulfilment.
About the Role
* Role starts on 7th September 2026
* There is travel expected in this role and nights away from home (sometimes for as long as 3 months) – around the North region. You are provided with a company car or car allowance. Fuel will be fully paid for by the company – and we will provide and pay for your accommodation.
* Can be based around North East
* Role is offered on a 24-month basis – incorporating 6 x 3–4 month work placements. These may be in any of the region detailed above.
* In the North region we have a wide variety of business areas that you will be working within in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of how SUEZ works within the waste management sector. This will include Industrial and Commercial (I&C) and PFI.
* £28,673 – £31,257 + Company Car / Car Allowance + Up to 3% Bonus + Benefits.
* You must have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
What you will do
* Build your career within a real‑world operational environment and demonstrate the potential to progress into future operational management roles.
* Undertake professional and personal development by improving your knowledge of the waste management industry.
* Undertake relevant internal and external training and hold or be working towards the appropriate waste specific qualification.
* Work within the Operations Team in your region – undertaking a 24 month work rotation.
* Attend multiple sites within region, with occasional travel UK wide, including overnight stays.
Requirements
* Hold a university degree in a discipline linked to the waste industry, such as Business Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, Waste Management, Chemistry, Geography, or Sustainability.
* Graduate in the past 5 years.
* Right to work in the UK with no requirement for sponsorship now or in the future.
* Full UK driving licence and ability to drive long distances across your region.
* Currently live or willing to relocate to the relevant region for the duration of the scheme.
* Must be ok with being away from home as overnight stays will be required within your region.
* A keen eye for detail.
* The will to succeed and to progress.
About SUEZ
At SUEZ the efficient and sustainable management of resources around the globe is at the heart of everything we do. Respect – acting ethically and with integrity – is one of our core values. We’re passionate about the environment and believe in protecting our world. With true team spirit, we can give our customers a standard of service that goes above and beyond and ensure that our local communities have access to essential water and waste services.
We thank our people for all they do with development opportunities, wide‑ranging benefits and rewards that reflect their hard work. In a friendly, supportive environment, you’ll be inspired to grow and play your part in creating a better future for all.
Closing date: 24/04/2026. Once we have sufficient applicants we reserve the right to close job vacancies early.
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