Salary: Base salary of £30,000
Location: Ling Hall Landfill Site, Coalpit Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 9HH
Hours: 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday
Programme Duration: 2-year programme, starting on 2 September 2026
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 day's leave every year to volunteer and support your community
Graduate Programme;
During this 2-year programme, you'll work as a technical liaison for Operational Technology (OT) services across Industrial Waste & Energy (IWE). You'll support the identification and implementation of improvements to our OT systems, learn how to integrate DB&T systems with OT infrastructure, and help ensure the stability and reliability of customer solutions.
You'll gain hands-on experience investigating new OT solutions, working with experienced mentors, and developing your technical expertise. You'll also join our graduate network and receive continued support throughout your development.
We're strong believers in continuous development here at Veolia and actively encourage everyone to keep progressing after you finish the programme.
What you'll be doing;
- Support technical liaison activities for Operational Technology services across IWE sites
- Assist in identifying improvements to Operational Technology systems and offerings
- Help develop solutions that integrate DB&T systems with Operational Technology infrastructure
- Support the delivery of reliable and stable customer solutions
- Investigate new and emerging Operational Technology technologies and solutions
- Liaise with site staff, contractors, and internal teams on project delivery
- Communicate technical information clearly to operational staff and stakeholders
- Assist with training and documentation for Operational Technology systems and platforms
- Support new tenders and mobilisation processes
- Demonstrate strong health and safety awareness in all activities
What we're looking for;
Essential:
Degree in Engineering discipline (ideally Control & Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or similar) - to be achieved by September 2026)
UK Driving License
Health and safety awareness
Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
Willingness to learn technical systems and equipment
Demonstrate reliability and commitment to deadlines
Interest in Operational Technology engineering or the energy sector
Desirable:
Experience with or understanding of programming languages
Experience with Excel/Google Sheets
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 reserve the right to close applications earlier than expected if we receive an exceptionally high volume of submissions. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
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 have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
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.
What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
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
Salary description
£30000.00 - £30000.00 per year