Veolia - Operational Business Management Graduate

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 to 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 know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture.

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
• 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 days leave every year to volunteer and support your community 

Graduate Programme

During this programme, you’ll gain valuable insight into our services and strategic projects and we’ll help you to further develop your skills and knowledge so that you can succeed in your career. You’ll also join our graduate network and receive our continued support throughout.

We’re strong believers in continuous development here at Veolia and actively encourage and support everyone to keep going after you finish the programme.

Throughout the graduate programme, you will gain a strong operational, contractual and financial understanding of recycling and waste technologies including Energy from Waste Incinerators, Composting, wood recycling, Recycling Plants (MRFs), Household Waste Recycling Plants (HWRCs) and HGV logistics.

What you'll be doing: 

• Carry out real world operationally based projects in the disciplines above 
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue and/or operational efficiencies in order to enhance business growth   
• You will have detailed exposure to several business disciplines such as Financial Planning and P&L responsibility, Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental Management, Operations Management, HR, Customer Services and Leadership
• Working on one of the highest value Veolia Contracts in the UK comprising a highly advanced technological infrastructure providing sustainable environmental solutions to our client
• No two days will ever be the same. As a Business/Operational Management Graduate you will support the Operational Managers on a diverse range of projects and activities 
• You will need to be innovative and proactive, driving improvements across our operations. Innovation is key to our industry and allows Veolia to deliver value for money solutions to our clients 
• You will also deputise for the Operations Manager with such tasks as client meetings and  operational site management.