FCC Environment - Graduate Operations Programme

We are one of the UK’s leading Waste & Resource Management Companies and right now, we are focusing our sights on recruiting and developing our leaders of tomorrow, and you could be one of them!

Our highly successful graduate programs provide diverse, and valued career pathways that are future proof, sustainable, and committed to the protection and restoration of your environment. You will contribute to our Company goals, be instrumental in shaping our future and you will influence the direction of our growth and development as an inspirational player in the waste & resource industry.

We have a vision for how we want our Company to develop and grow, and graduates are a big part of making this happen. We want our employees to feel proud of working with the best in the business, and for prospective employees to aspire to join us. We want them to trust us as a Company which takes into consideration the environment – the well-being of the planet we all live on – not just for now, but for future generations. We want them to see us as “The environmental Company of choice, delivering change for a sustainable future”.

The 18-month Graduate Programme

Over the course of the programme, you will have direct access to our state-of-the-art resources and share in the knowledge and expertise of our industry experts. They will provide extensive mentoring & coaching opportunities to help you develop and practice your own proficiency as you transition into one of our aspiring leadership roles. We will provide the required training you need to complete your programme and for you to be successful in your working placements.

UK-Wide Placements

To ensure you get the very best experience with us, you will normally spend a minimum of 9 months across two separate locations, which will be confirmed at point of offer.

Therefore, you’ll need to be mobile and willing to relocate to any of our facilities across the UK. It is essential that you have a full manual driving licence, as regular travel to other FCC sites will also be necessary. We will ensure that your placement is secured in a location and that suits you.

Who you are: 

We’re looking for enthusiastic, eager graduates with the passion and stamina for extensive learning.

You should have minimum 2:1 degree. We have the following opportunities in 2025:

• Energy for Waste (Engineering degree essential)
• Waste Treatment (Chemistry degree or similar essential)
• Collections
• Recycling
• Landfill

What we can offer you: 

• Salary of £24k per annum. FCC will also offer an ‘accommodation allowance’ in addition to your salary to help with relocation & living costs whilst you are on program.
• 25 days annual leave per annum (up to 10 days unpaid leave per year, plus option to purchase 5 additional days’ annual leave per annum)
• Company Sick Pay
• Pension Scheme (inc. Company contributions);
• Life Insurance
• Relocation Assistance (inc. temporary accommodation assistance up to £450/month);
• Flexible Benefits (inc. cycle to work, high street savings and discounts, Gymflex);
• Eye-care Vouchers;
• Peer to Peer Recognition Scheme.

The Recruitment Process: 

• Applications will close on the 28th February and shortlisting will be completed by mid-March.
• If you are successful following telephone screening/interviews, you will be invited to attend an online assessment centre, which will take place on 31^st March, 1^st April, 2^nd April and 3^rd April 2025;
• If you are successful during online assessment, you will be invited to attend an in-person 2-day assessment centre on 29^th April 2025, in Doncaster.
• If successful, your start date is expected to be Tuesday 16^th September 2025.

Sound like the opportunity for you? If so, simply click ‘Apply Now’ and attach an up-to-date CV.