Company Description
Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.
Job Description
VEOLIA GRADUATE PROGRAM 2026
Quality & Process Improvement Graduate
Location: Bourne End, Buckinghamshire (Hybrid Working)
Required: Degree in Business Management, Engineering, Operations Management, Science/Technology, or Quality Management
Application Deadline: 5th May
Salary: £29000 per annum plus benefits
Veolia are ready to launch our Graduate Recruitment Campaign for 2026!
You will join us between July and October 2026 and complete our 1-year fully immersive graduate programme. This structured development journey leads to exciting long-term career opportunities across our global operations.
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 Veolia.
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 DEI communities 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
- Four times in-person workshops at key locations at our operations across Europe
- A Sustainability Challenge to develop your entrepreneurial skills
- Regular reviews with your support network - and a great chance for feedback
About the Role
As a Graduate Quality & Process Improvement professional, you will work alongside experienced teams to drive operational excellence and support quality management initiatives across the organisation. You will analyse data, identify inefficiencies, and contribute to meaningful process improvements that have a real impact on our business performance. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your analytical and problem-solving skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, while gaining exposure to industry-leading quality frameworks and cross-functional collaboration at one of the world's leading ecological transformation companies.
Day-to-Day Duties and Learnings:
- Support the identification, analysis, and documentation of existing business processes, contributing to the development and implementation of process improvement initiatives
- Collect and analyse data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement, reporting findings through dashboards and presentations for key stakeholders
- Contribute to the maintenance and development of quality management systems, processes, and customer experience systems
- Assist in conducting internal audits and quality reviews, supporting root cause analysis and corrective action processes
- Help develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to ensure consistency and compliance across the business
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), tracking progress and supporting compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and drive a culture of continuous improvement
- Gain exposure to quality management frameworks such as ISO 9001, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies, as well as process mapping tools and data analysis software
Qualifications
Ideal Skills and Experience:
Essential:
- Degree (2:1 or above) in Business Management, Engineering, Operations Management, Science/Technology, or Quality Management (essential)
- Fluent in English
- Willingness to travel
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Desirable
- Other European languages are useful
- Proficiency in Google Workspace or similar platforms
- Knowledge of quality management frameworks (e.g. ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean)
- Experience with data analysis tools or process mapping software such as Lucidchart
Additional Information
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
