**Salary**: £21,174.40 per annum plus Veolia benefits

**Location**: Westminster, Greater London

**Programme Duration**:24 months

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.

Our apprenticeship scheme puts you at the forefront of Ecological Transformation, contributing towards our purpose of protecting the planet’s natural resources, while supporting the communities we work in.

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 + bank holidays
- Access to our people’s 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

**Apprenticeship Programme;**

During this programme, we'll help you to develop your practical and behavioural skills and support you in gaining the technical and professional knowledge required for you to succeed in your career.

As well as this, you’ll also gain qualifications in (Horticulture Operative) Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Pesticides OR City & Guilds Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides(Core) and Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (Ofqual registered) minimum 1-day course.

With many of our colleagues starting as apprentices you’ll receive full support and guidance from everyone throughout.

By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have received industry-standard training and attained qualifications that will enable you to progress and reach your full potential.

**What you'll be doing;**
- Grounds maintenance on playgrounds, allotments, events, landscaping, trees, fencing, hard surfaces, annual bedding and Green Flag parks.
- Obtain quotes from contractors for work including landscaping, fencing repairs, hard surface repairs etc, place orders and inspect the work has been carried out to a high quality.
- Inspect trees, write out work orders and check the work has been carried out.
- Liaise with event organisers to make sure all paperwork is in order for the event to proceed, write Green Flag Management plans and check sites are up to the Green Flag standard.

**What we're looking for;**
- A minimum of 4 GCSE's Grade 4/C (or equivalent) achieved or predicted, including Maths & English

**What's next?**

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+.

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.

Here at Veolia, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: From £21,174.40 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/08/2023