Energy Engineer Apprentice - Veolia - Birmingham

Job Title - Energy Engineer Apprentice

Location - Veolia, Birmingham

Hours - Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Closing Date - Sunday 28th February 2021.

 Are you a passionate and enthusiastic individual looking to broaden their mind by joining the Energy Engineer Apprenticeship Programme?

 At Veolia, we’re passionate about protecting the environment. All around the globe, Veolia is committed to delivering cutting-edge environmental solutions – and with our 175,000-strong team, we’re leading the way for ecological transformation. Our purpose is simple: to contribute to human progress by committing to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, helping us achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. 

 This is a great way to learn as you don’t have to choose between education and practical skills - the Apprenticeship will give you a blend of both.   

 Veolia is a versatile business where no two days are the same. One day, you'll be learning about the latest technologies and trends, and the next you'll be putting them into action. We will equip you with the relevant knowledge and technology, allowing you to make a difference by building a better, more sustainable future for our people and the planet.

 Apprenticeship programme

 During this 3 -year programme, we will help you to develop your practical skills and knowledge required for you to succeed in this role as well as your future career. Throughout this programme, you will continue to develop your behaviours such as team working, problem-solving and customer focus.

 As well as gaining a broad range of technical and professional experience, you’ll also gain academic and vocational qualifications such as Level 3 BTEC, Level 3 NVQ & IOSH awareness.

 Key Responsibilities 

•  Operate, troubleshoot and maintain low-temperature Hot Water Systems, Cooling systems, Steam Raising plant and Aerobic biological Water Treatment plants.

• Maintain pumps, valves and pipework

• Test equipment and diagnose faults.

• Install equipment and commission.

• On a call out rota in future to cover weekends and Bank Holidays.

 What is required

 To be eligible for our Energy Engineer Apprenticeship Programme you will need a passion for contemporary environmental issues, be flexible, able to work in a small team, use your own initiative to solve problems and strong motivation for the role. You will also need to meet our entry criteria:

•  GCSE grade A*- C or grades 4 - 9 (or equivalent), including Maths and English predicted grade/predicted. 

 Veolia Rewards and Benefits

•  The option to join our attractive Veolia pension scheme.

• Access to Veolia rewards, benefits and discounts.

• Access to financial and mental health support.

• 25 days of annual leave and statutory bank holidays.

 You will need to be eligible to work in the UK without restriction on beginning employment. Veolia is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or veteran status. 

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.