Operations Technician Apprentice

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow?  Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold new Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste

Viridor is at the forefront of waste management and resource recovery in the UK, operating the largest network of Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs). We play a crucial role in supporting the UK's climate goals by diverting waste from landfills and transforming it into valuable energy resources. 

We have an opportunity at our Beddington, Croydon ERF for an Operations Technician Apprentice to join our team working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

     The salary for this role will be £25,977.00 per year and participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits.

     The closing date for applications is 29th June 2024. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

About the role

Our Operations Technician Apprenticeship Scheme will take approximately four years to complete, whereby you will also benefit from vocational training as well as study for a Technical Certificate at a local college provider. During this time, you will become trained to monitor, diagnose faults and operate the energy recovery facility utilising a network of computer systems in order to generate electricity. In addition to this, you will learn to carry out planned preventative maintenance, first line maintenance and diagnostics, for the purpose of maintaining the availability of mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.

Becoming our Operations Technician Apprentice will require commitment to a comprehensive training programme, ‘on the job’ training and the completion of a portfolio of evidence to support an NVQ Diploma (or equivalent). Therefore, we are looking for someone who has a ‘can-do’ attitude, a flexible and proactive approach to tasks, alongside a keen willingness to learn and the drive to succeed.

What are we looking for?

You will have, or expect to achieve, a minimum of five GCSE's (or equivalent qualifications) at grade C/Level 4 and above including English, Science and Maths. You will also have a good standard of IT skills and/or Microsoft Office knowledge with a practical aptitude for engineering or technology.

To view the profile, which outlines the person specification and list of responsibilities in full, please click here.

How to apply

Click apply at the bottom of the page and you will be asked to create a profile. Make sure you have an up-to-date CV ready!

We are a Great Place to Work

There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio and the development of our growing Polymers Recycling business.

What we can offer you

We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join - take a look at our Rewards and Benefits

As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.