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Do you see yourself in an apprentice role?

Salary: £10.30 per hour plus Veolia benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Location: Padworth IWMF, Padworth Ln, Lower Padworth, Reading RG7 4JF
Programme Duration: Up to 24 months

Candidate shortlisting will take place on w/c 17th & 24th February 2025 and assessment days will take place between w/c 3rd & 10th March 2025.

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.

Our apprenticeship scheme puts you at the forefront of Ecological Transformation, contributing towards our purpose of protecting the planet's natural resources, while supporting the communities we work in.

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
- Access to our company/people's pension scheme
- Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
- One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
- 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
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

Apprenticeship Programme;

During this programme, we'll help you develop your practical and behavioural skills and support you in gaining the technical and professional knowledge required for you to succeed in your career.

As well as this, you'll also gain a qualification in Level 2 Operative.

With many of our colleagues starting as apprentices, you'll receive full support and guidance from everyone throughout.

By the end of your apprenticeship, you'll have received industry-standard training and attained qualifications that will enable you to progress and reach your full potential.

The successful candidate will support the operations across the site, working in the Material Recovery Facility on Picking lines, cleaning basic operative operations, working with Material Recovery Facility team to run Scada system, shadowing the team leader completing basic maintenance on the Material Recovery Facility, learning the processes in the Material Recovery Facility which includes baler wire changes, baler wire fitting, greasing equipment, cleaning bales, complete sampling of inputs and outputs.

What you'll be doing;

- The successful candidate will be working in the In-vessel Composting - Shadowing Team leaders and supervisor - site cleaning, drainage cleaning, regular site and process checks and routine checks.
- Cleaning the fixed plant and regular maintenance checks is essential, the successful candidate must make sure the plant is fit for operation at all times.
- Working around the In-vessel Composting which includes litter picking, drain clearance, regular site checks, security fence checks and clearance routines.
- The successful candidate will maintain and clear tasks of equipment
- Once trained, supporting drivers with greasing and basic maintenance of the equipment.
- working on the weighbridge when required
- Use of mobile plant equipment
- Medium-term training in all mobile plant operations will be given to apprentices, once trained cover for front line teams expected.
- Adhering to health and safety on site.
- Health and Safety Training will be given to work on In-vessel Composting safety. All employees of Veolia are expected to adhere to the highest standards of Health and Safety.

What we're looking for;

- A minimum of 4 GCSEs Grade 4/C (or equivalent) achieved or predicted, including Maths & English
- Good problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills and telephone manner
- Ideally you will have a drivers license (or willing to work towards one)

Before we can consider your application further, you'll need to complete a couple of short, gamified assessments. If you're successful following this, we'll then invite you to one of our virtual assessment days and a site visit.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply