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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Engineering Graduate

Salary Range
£28,875 - £28,875
£2,406 - £2,406 / mo

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Location Base
Portsmouth, South East England, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Salary: Starting from £28,875 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Location: Portsmouth (must be willing to travel in the UK)

Programme Duration: 2 years

Closing Date: 17th of May 2023

Start Date: 1st of September 2023

Candidate shortlisting will take place 18th of May and assessment days will take place between w/c 22nd & 29th of May 20223.

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. Come and join us as a graduate engineer at our Marchwood Energy Recovery Facility.

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

- Onsite facilities including a free gym, parking and subsidised restaurant

- Access to our company 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

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

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.

What will you be doing;

  • Master the plant operation.
  • Analyse plant performance, and conduct desk studies for potential plant modifications.
  • Develop operational procedures and processes, helping the site move towards a paperless environment.
  • Lead and support projects to help drive a successful operation such as managing the installation, optimising and replacement of plant items.

What we're looking for;

  • Degree level qualification in an Engineering or Science discipline e.g. Process Engineering / Mechanical/Electrical Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Control & Instrumentation Engineering, Physics or Chemistry (To be achieved by Sept 2023)
  • Full UK driving licence (desirable) - Must be willing to travel within the UK
  • A problem-solving mindset
  • Proactive and self-motivated
  • Ability to work well with others

What's next?

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.

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

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.

Please note that if a high number of quality applications are received, this vacancy may close early. To avoid disappointment, please apply with plenty of time before the stated advert closing date.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Salary: From £28,875.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 31/08/2023

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Engineering Graduate roles across Veolia's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,875 - £28,875 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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