VEOLIA GRADUATE PROGRAM 2025 - MOBILE WATER SERVICES SALES - job 1 of 2

Part of Veolia Group, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions brings together experienced professionals in pursuit of the same goal: to solve the toughest water, wastewater and process challenges around the globe. We’re always looking for passionate and creative people to help us in this mission!

VEOLIA GRADUATE PROGRAM 2025 - MOBILE WATER SERVICES SALES 
Location: Peterborough, Cannock or Remote UK 
Required: BACHELORS OR MASTERS DEGREE IN CHEMICAL, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING OR BUSINESS/SALES AND MARKETING
Required: UK driving licence - car provided
Application Deadline: 20/4/25

£28000 per annum in the first year + Company Car- and check out our benefits below!
 

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions are ready to launch our Graduate Recruitment Campaign for 2025!

You will join us between July and October 2025 and complete a 1-year fully immersive graduate programme. This structured development journey leads to exciting long-term career opportunities across our global operations. Towards the end of the program, we will begin a career conversation with you to agree which area of the business you will move into.

This is a permanent position from day one, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to our graduates' long-term success and development. We believe in investing in our future leaders by offering permanent contracts rather than fixed-term positions, providing our graduates with job security and peace of mind from the start. This approach allows you to fully focus on your development and career growth.

At the end of the 12-month graduate program, we conduct comprehensive career conversations with each graduate to explore their strengths, interests, and aspirations. This discussion helps determine the most suitable career path within our company. Our commitment to permanent employment reflects our confidence in our graduate program and our dedication to nurturing long-term talent. It also demonstrates our strong track record of graduate retention and career progression within the company.

We pride ourselves on our positive and inclusive culture that emphasises equality and collaboration rather than focusing on hierarchy. At Veolia, our employees' diverse perspectives are encouraged and valued. Joining us means you will participate in our thriving I&D community and related initiatives.
Veolia has a meaningful purpose where you'll be part of something bigger than just a job; you'll be part of a network driving ecological transformation and making a meaningful impact on society and the environment through our work.

Our Graduate Program is our commitment to developing talented employees through:

• Structured training on both essential and technical skills
• Networking opportunities
• A dedicated support network of a Program Leader, Line Manager, Mentor, Coach, and HR Manager
• Experiential learning, delivered on a monthly basis, including 4 in-person workshops at our key locations in Europe
• A Sustainability Challenge to develop your entrepreneurial skills
• Regular reviews with your support network - a great chance for feedback

Join our dynamic sales team in a role that combines technical expertise with commercial acumen. This position offers certified professional sales training and a structured graduate pathway, providing an excellent foundation for a successful career in professional sales management. Working in an international environment, you'll collaborate with team members both regionally and globally, contributing to high-growth initiatives and innovative water treatment solutions.

As part of our commitment to ecological transformation, you'll develop expertise in sustainable water solutions while building valuable relationships with key industry stakeholders. This role provides an exceptional opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on industrial and municipal water treatment challenges.

Day-to-Day Duties:

• Learn to develop and manage a growing pipeline of business opportunities
• Build skills in prospecting, developing, and closing sales opportunities
• Develop understanding of customer needs and qualification of leads
• Contribute to key metrics for assigned growth targets
• Learn about digital monitoring and Veolia's Insight technology
• Participate in marketing activities throughout the UK & Ireland
• Network with Veolia business units and external partners
• Support company campaigns and gather market intelligence
• Contribute to accurate monthly sales forecasts
• Develop expertise in water treatment solutions

Ideal Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or Business/Sales and Marketing
• Fluent in English - other European languages are useful
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a matrix organisation
• Full UK driving licence- a car will be provided
• Willingness to travel 
• Strong customer focus and relationship-building abilities
• Proactive and self-motivated approach
• Professional presence 

What are the benefits?    
At Veolia, we know that at certain crucial moments in life, we all need a little help, protection and support.    
That's why we are proud to offer our innovative Veolia Cares program, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees.    
From the very first day of employment, this commitment is reflected in an array of benefits that is generous, and relevant.    
These include:    
Health & Welfare    
      Holiday allowance 26 days plus Bank Holidays with the option to buy or sell additional days off    
       Private Healthcare - currently BUPA, with an option to add your family members    
       Dental Plan providing cover or monetary cash back on appointments and treatments    
       Enhanced Maternity / Primary Care pay of 13 weeks full pay from Day 1, increasing with time served    
       Enhanced Paternity / Secondary Care pay of 2 weeks full pay from Day 1    
       Adoption Leave of 13 weeks full pay for Parental, and  2 weeks full Co-parental pay from day 1 of employment    
       Support for Carers offering flexibility for longer term caring needs such as considering options of remote work, flexible work hours, adjusted schedules, and paid or unpaid leave
       A Lifestyle Account where we put in £60 to start you off, then match you £ for £ on every activity you buy up to £360    
       Discounted Gym Memberships    
       All employees receive one day of paid volunteering leave per year    
      Employee Assistance Program    
       'Above and Beyond' program which allows Peers and Managers to recognise and reward our employees for their contributions.    
      Study Assistance Policy where you can request time off for, and financial support towards, training or study          Membership of professional institutes - you can apply for Veolia to fund the cost of membership for professional institutes whilst you study for the professional qualification      Eye Car Scheme     
Monetary Benefits    
       Leading pension contribution of 10% of your earnings from us every month, doubling your own contribution of 5%    
       Option to buy shares at preferential rates    
       Company Car with a fuel card that includes EV charging.    
The Bigger Picture - protecting you and your loved ones in the longer term    
       Industry leading Life Insurance providing you 10 x your salary as a benefit paid to your nominated person(s)    
       Income Protection that covers you for 5 years at up to 60% of your salary, with 2 x your salary as a lump sum should you be unable to return to work

Join Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions to kick-start your career! As a graduate, you'll be involved in meaningful work that directly impacts global water sustainability while being part of an innovative team that's shaping the future of water treatment. You'll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, enjoy mentorship from industry experts, and have access to global opportunities across our worldwide network. Plus, you'll be contributing to environmental protection while growing professionally – because at Veolia, we believe in nurturing both the planet and our people's potential.

Veolia WTS is committed to continually building on our inclusive environment where all employees thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer with diversity, inclusion, equity, and gender equality at the heart of our workplace.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have valid eligibility to work in the country of this position. We are unable to provide post-graduate visa sponsorship, or alternative visa sponsorship for this position. 
All applicants must be able to provide documentation proving their right to work in the country of this position without requiring employer sponsorship at any time

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.