Overview
Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia designs and implements solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Veolia’s Water Technology Business brings together professionals addressing water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy challenges to pursue a more sustainable future.
Job Title
Veolia Graduate Program 2026 — Quality & Process Improvement Graduate
Location
Bourne End, Buckinghamshire (Hybrid Working)
Requirements
Required: Degree in Business Management, Engineering, Operations Management, Science/Technology, or Quality Management
Application
Deadline: 27 April 2026
Salary
£29,000 per annum
Program Details
The Graduate Recruitment Campaign is for 2026. You will join between July and October 2026 and complete a 1-year fully immersive graduate programme. This structured development journey leads to long-term career opportunities across Veolia’s global operations. This is a permanent position from day one, reflecting the company’s commitment to graduates’ long-term success and development.
At the end of the 12-month program, career conversations help determine the most suitable path within the company. Veolia’s approach emphasizes permanent employment and supports long-term talent development and retention. You will be part of a culture that values equality, collaboration, and diverse perspectives through our DEI initiatives.
Our graduate program focuses on developing talented employees through structured training, networking, dedicated support networks, experiential learning, and in-person workshops at key locations across Europe. A Sustainability Challenge helps develop entrepreneurial skills.
What you will do
As a Graduate Quality & Process Improvement Analyst, you will: drive operational excellence across Veolia’s business functions, support analysis and improvement of processes, contribute to quality management systems, and help embed a culture of continuous improvement. You will gain hands-on experience in data analysis, internal auditing, and stakeholder reporting to build a foundation for a career in quality and process improvement within a global organization.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Process Analysis & Documentation: identify, map, and document existing business processes, highlighting inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement
- Process Improvement Initiatives: assist in developing and implementing improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
- Data Collection & Analysis: gather and analyze operational data to identify trends and performance gaps; present findings to stakeholders
- Quality Management Systems: contribute to maintaining and developing quality management systems and customer experience frameworks
- Internal Audits & Quality Reviews: assist in audits and reviews, supporting regulatory and standards compliance (e.g., ISO 9001)
- Reporting & Dashboards: prepare reports and dashboards to communicate performance and improvement progress
- Root Cause Analysis: support RCA and corrective action with cross-functional teams
- Standard Operating Procedures: assist in developing and reviewing SOPs and work instructions
Qualifications
Ideal Skills and Experience:
- Degree in Business Management, Engineering, Operations Management, Science/Technology, or Quality Management (essential)
- Fluent in English; other European languages are useful
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of quality frameworks (ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean) is desirable
- Experience with data analysis tools or process mapping software (e.g., Lucidchart) is desirable
- Willingness to travel
Additional Information
EEO Statement: Veolia is committed to diversity and provides equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.
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