Our comprehensive Graduate Programme offers hands‑on experience working on strategic projects while developing essential personal and professional skills. You'll receive expert training from Veolia's People Development team through monthly sessions at our Kingswood (Cannock) office (travel required), giving you the confidence and capabilities to thrive in your future career. You'll join our supportive graduate network and benefit from mentorship throughout your journey. At Veolia, we're committed to your long‑term growth - our continuous development culture means this is just the beginning of your exciting career journey with us.
Responsibilities
* Develop foundational skills in workplace safety management and employee welfare protocols
* Build leadership capabilities through hands‑on team management and establishing a strong on‑site presence
* Cultivate inclusive workplace practices while driving employee engagement initiatives
* Gain practical experience implementing HR processes and procedures aligned with organisational standards
* Design and execute comprehensive training programmes with competency assessment frameworks
* Master operational management fundamentals, including inventory control and fleet coordination
* Establish professional stakeholder relationships with clients and residents through exceptional service delivery
* Analyse operational systems and present data‑driven recommendations for equipment and process improvements
* Conduct thorough performance analysis, including incident investigation, complaint resolution, and corrective action implementation
* Apply problem‑solving methodologies to address complex operational challenges
* Drive performance excellence by establishing quality standards and achieving key performance indicators
Qualifications
* Degree‑level qualification in environmental sciences, engineering or business management (to be achieved by September 2026)
* Willingness to travel to training locations and potentially relocate for role requirements
* Commitment to continuous learning and development
* Excellent communication and written skills
* Eager to learn and passionate
* Creative problem‑solving and a passion for trying new ideas
Application Process
Before we can consider your application further, you’ll need to complete a couple of short, gamified assessments. If you’re successful, we’ll then invite you to one of our on‑site assessment days.
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Compensation and Location
Base salary of £28,000 plus 5 % South East weighting and Veolia benefits package. Rotational role covering three key Veolia Operating Centres: Amersham (HP9 7DT), Northampton (NN5 5JW) and Solihull (B91 2LW). 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday. Programme duration: 2 years starting September 2026. Candidate shortlisting takes place during the week commencing 10 November, with assessment days between the week commencing 24 November and 1 December.
Benefits
* 25 days of annual leave
* Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
* Access to our company pension scheme
* 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
* One paid day of leave each year to volunteer and support your community
Equal Opportunity – Disability Confidence
We’re dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who opt‑in to the Disability Confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We’re also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Our Culture
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 programme, you’ll help us 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’re proud to have been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
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