Contract type: Fixed term
Duration: 24 Months
Working Pattern: Full time
Location: Newcastle area
Hours per week: 37.5
Interview dates: W/C 27th April 2026
Salary: £28,673 - £31,257
Are you a recent Business, Science or Geography 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.
* Can be based around North East.
* Role is offered on a 24 month basis - incorporating 6 x 3-4 month work placements.
* £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 will I be doing?
* Contract management for IBA and APCR processors, to ensure value extraction is being maximised and EFW’s receive continuity of service.
* Data interpretation and analysis of operational performance.
* Development of commercial opportunities and end market value chain maximisation.
* Continuous improvement in process efficiency and evaluation of innovative operating techniques to maximise commodity recoveries from IBA.
* Attendance of operational meetings across all UK wide sites, including overnight stays.
* To undertake professional and personal development by improving knowledge of waste management industry.
What are the requirements?
* Graduated within the last 2/3 years in a Business, Science or geography discipline – degree at 2:2 standard
* 3 A levels at grade A‑C (or equivalent)
* Full right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship either now or at any time in the future
* A full UK Driving Licence is essential for this role
* Must be OK with being away from home as overnight stays will be required.
* Ideally you will already have some work experience through an industrial placement or summer placement to underpin your exceptional academic record.
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