Graduate Operations Management Scheme

1 week ago

Reading, United Kingdom Ground Control Full time

Join Our 2025 Graduate Program and Kickstart Your Career with Ground Control

Are you ready to start an exciting handson career that makes a difference Were offering 4 exclusive opportunities for ambitious graduates to join us at Ground Control in September 2025.

Whats in it for you

This isnt your average graduate scheme its fastpaced dynamic and packed with realworld experience. Youll dive straight into action rotating across multiple fieldbased placements including our exciting Grounds Maintenance Rail Utilities and Landscape Construction teams. Youll also get a taste of our Business Development Client Services and People teams all while working both in the field and from the office or home.

Our focus is on environmental services so if you care about making a positive impact on the planet this is the perfect opportunity for you.

What youll gain;

Handson experience : Work with industry leaders and get involved in real projects across the UK.

Accelerated learning : Fasttrack your career with industryrecognized qualifications like your PTS for the rail sector.

Skillbuilding: Our GC Develop training program will help you master soft skills like leadership and communication preparing you to take on management roles.

Travel perks : Enjoy a fully expensed electric vehicle and home charging setup to support your field placements.

Career prospects: Previous grads have gone on to awesome roles like Assistant Contract Manager Environmental Data Manager and more.

What Were Looking For:

We are flexible on degree disciplines for this program but weve found in the past that its particularly suited to graduates in the following;

  • Geography / Environmental Science / Ecology
  • Construction
  • Business and Management
  • Sport Science / Coaching

Whatever your degree. what really matters is your passion for making an impact learning fast and thriving in a team that cares about innovation and sustainability.

Youll also need:

  • A full driving license (so you can get around to different client sites).
  • A positive cando attitude youll get your hands dirty work in all weather and be part of something that really matters.
  • A love for teamwork and the drive to build relationships with everyone from field workers to top executives.
  • A mindset ready to embrace change and inspire innovation.

If youre ready to push your limits learn everything you can and make a real impact from day one Ground Control is the place for you

Apply today and start your journey toward becoming a future leader in one of the UKs largest and most exciting environmental services companies.

What we offer:

At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wideranging benefits program supporting you to realise your full potential and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work:

Awards Accolades and Culture

  • We have been awarded worldclass status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results ranking at #16 in the Top 100 Large Companies to Work For league table.
  • CertifiedBCorp Accredited Ground Control has been certified by B Lab the notforprofit behind the B Corp movement as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit.
  • We inclusively support The Race at Work Charter Ban the Box The Armed Forces Covenant and are Disability Confident
  • We invest 5% of our profits into theEvergreen Fund an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
  • By 2025 we have committed to plantingtrees having a fully electric fleet and working towards achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020.
  • 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to 500

Perks and Benefits

  • Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere.
  • Nursery Vouchers Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans
  • Medigold employee support Free Flu Jabs online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm the wellbeing app
  • A supportive entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration.
  • Training development coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities
  • Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays in our Essex HQ.
  • Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme access to Wagestream and employee share options

How we work:

We put people at the centre of everything we do.
Everyone is welcome. Were embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation and innovation creates initiative. Together well succeed in caring for each other caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together were stronger.


Agency Notice

Ground Control does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/ CVs

Please do not forward resumes / CVs to our job alias employees or any other company location.

Ground Control is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Please contact the Talent Team for additional details


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