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Job Title: Graduate Engineer

Salary: Starting from £29,000 per year plus Veolia Benefits

Location: Staffordshire ERF

Programme Duration: 2 years

Candidate shortlisting will take place on w/c 30th of September 2024 and assessment days will take place between w/c 7th of October and 14th of October 2024.

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 scheme 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

- Access to our company pension scheme

- Life assurance

- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

- Access to virtual GP

- 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.

The graduate role will involve spending time within the maintenance and operational teams within the Energy Recovery Facility (ERF). This is a great opportunity to gain experience within the energy from waste industry with the role of exposing the successful candidate to the engineering and operational challenges of a fully 24-hour, 365-day operational ERF. The role will involve the right candidate spending time on a shift pattern with the operational team and on other ERF plants within the Veolia portfolio.

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

What you'll be doing;

Gaining experience in the organisation and implementation of day to day maintenance activities. Including the management and documentation of all maintenance activities, such as calibration, installation, fault diagnosis, and repair of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems, ensuring downtime is kept to a minimum while staying within the maintenance budget.

Involvement in engineering maintenance projects, including the development of engineering solutions for plant issues and exposure to the project management aspects including cost quality and programme controls.

Supporting the operational aspects of the facility including for example. the organisation of consumables procurement, identifying waste inputs, ensuring compliance with all aspects of environmental legislation, helping with the deployment of resources, work scheduling and supporting the plant operation from a central control room.

Supporting the commercial teams with operational reports with exposure to contractual issues and the management of customer expectations.

Supporting shift teams in the plant operation and learning site safety rules.

Involvement in Health, Safety and Environmental routines and supporting HSE themed project work based around environmental and safety legislation.

The role could also include secondments to other ERF's in Veolia's Northern Business area such as Tyseley, Battlefield, Sheffield, Chilton and Leeds for project work related to business improvements.

What we're looking for;

- Degree level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (to be achieved by September 2025).

- Practical outlook to problem solving

- Good communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work as part of a team

- Willingness to learn new things and develop

- An enthusiastic, creative and solution-oriented thinker

- Drivers Licence (willingness to get one)

- Willingness to travel if they will be required to travel

What's next?

Before we can progress your application to the next stage, you'll need to complete a couple of short strength-based assessments to assess your potential for success in the role against skills, behaviours, personality and motivation - all in one engaging and immersive online experience. If you're successful following this, we'll then invite you to attend one of our virtual assessment days.

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 the 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