join the Grundon success story
If you’re looking for a career move into the exciting and fast-moving waste management and environmental services sector, this is your chance to join one of the most respected players in the industry and become a part of the Grundon success story.
Learn
We are committed to providing training and development for all of our employees and we actively encourage a learning culture.
Train
We are committed to providing training and career progression, whether it be through our unique range of in-house training courses; such as Driver CPC Training, GROW@Grundon and the Grundon Development Programme, or apprenticeships.
Grow
We actively encourage personal and professional development and will support you throughout your career with Grundon.
Lead
Strong leadership and direction is core to the development and success of our business, with innovation and initiative actively encouraged.
current vacancies
With many different operating locations throughout the South of England, including depots, treatment facilities, landfills, offices and quarries, we offer many different job types in a wide range of functions. As a fast-growing business, we have roles available to suit a variety of skills, including driving, mechanics, IT, compliance, sales, engineering, marketing and contract management.
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As a fast-growing business, we have roles available to suit a variety of skills, including drivers, mechanics, IT specialists, engineering, sales, marketing and contract management.
LGV Drivers
We employ around 300 drivers across the South-East and hugely value driving skill, reliability and a ‘customer-first’ attitude. Most of our Drivers are Class 2 (Category C) licence holders, but some of our roles do require Class 1 (Category C + E). You’ll need the relevant licence, DQC and digital tachograph driver card, experience of driving different vehicle types (e.g. front-end loaders, waste wheelers etc) would be a bonus. If you don’t have the relevant experience, don’t worry our Trainee Driver vacancies are a popular route to becoming a qualified LGV Driver with a great road ahead of you.
LGV Mechanics
Keeping our vehicles reliable and roadworthy is all in a day’s work for our LGV Mechanics, who carry out fleet work in our well-equipped workshops. Are you interested in maintaining a mixed fleet of rigid and articulated vehicles to high standards in line with DVSA and FTA requirements? You must have heavy goods vehicle experience and ideally be qualified or semi-skilled (City & Guilds HGV Parts 1, 2 & 3 or NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent). If you don’t have these qualifications, then you’ll need 10 years’ experience of working on LGV vehicles.
Plant Operatives
Our Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) are where valuable materials like paper, cardboard, cans and bottles are sorted, baled and sent on to be recycled. If you have experience of operating machinery and mobile plant, including loading shovels, 360 excavators and forklift trucks, are naturally practical and willing to work outdoors, then this varied job could be perfect for you.
Sales
The opportunities to progress in sales at Grundon are some of the best in the waste industry, with many of our sales people having worked their way up from Trainee level. Whether you are starting out or stepping up, we can offer you a fantastic career path. New and emerging technologies, combined with looking at ways to reduce the environmental impact of rubbish, make working in waste a rewarding career path in more ways than one.
Site Chemists
Are you a hands-on, willing-to-work-outdoors graduate Chemist interested in the environmental sector and not looking for a lab-based job? Gain skills and experience, plus progression opportunities, at our industry-leading hazardous waste transfer facility in South Oxfordshire. Receiving incoming consignments of waste, checking documentation, unloading lorries, operating forklifts (we’ll train you) is all in a week’s work for our skilled and practical Chemists.
Administrators
Conscientious Administrators with a keen eye for accuracy, naturally fantastic customer-service skills and good computer experience are the backbone of our business. Opportunities can arise in all manner of interesting areas – from Transport (at our busy depots) to the Technical department (which deals with hazardous waste collections, at Head Office), and vehicle workshops to quarries and recycling facilities. Some started on temporary contracts but loved the work and friendly culture so much, that they decided to stay by moving into permanent roles - high praise indeed.
what we offer
Pension
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Corporate Health Cash Plan
Discounted Gym Membership
Cycle 2 Work Scheme
Mobile Phone Discounts
Holiday Plus
Employee Benefits Platform – Deals & Discounts
Introduce a Friend Scheme
Suggestions and Innovations Scheme
Long Service Benefits
our people
Our people are at the core of what makes Grundon successful. Our employees are hardworking individuals and passionate team players. We care for and have an unwavering belief in each other, We have a shared purpose and work collaboratively together to achieve both our individual and collective goals as one team.
We have a clearly defined culture at Grundon, and we are committed to providing a challenging, stimulating and supportive working environment, where people enjoy their jobs, fulfil their potential and are recognised for their efforts.
Here’s what some of our people have to say about their time at Grundon:
Samuel Harrison
LGV Technician
I joined Grundon in 2015 as an Apprentice LGV Technician and can truly say I haven’t looked back since. My apprenticeship provided me with the opportunity to become a recognised professional in an area of expertise I am passionate about, whilst receiving full support from both my manager and colleagues across the business. As a school leaver with no commercial experience under my belt, it was important to me to find a team that would support me as I kick-started my career.
Although my apprenticeship ended in 2020, I am delighted to be continuing my career as one of the companies LGV Technician’s with a great team beside me. In my current role, I am responsible for servicing a variety of vehicles across the company’s fleet, ensuring they are always road worthy and operating to the highest environmental and safety standards.
Liam Nelmes
Waste Management Sales
I started as a Trainee Sales Person in 2019 and after a brief period working elsewhere, I returned to Grundon as I quickly recognised how valuable working for a company with the right culture was to me.
I have now progressed to a Sales Grade 2 position and one of the things I like the most is that you’re given autonomy over your own work. There is no micro-management here. I manage my own diary and are supported in hitting my targets. Working in sales can be very unpredictable, but there’s always fun injected into everything we do. Although many people who work in a sales role will typically say it’s ‘every man for themselves’, it’s not like that here at Grundon. The support I receive from my colleagues and manager is second to none. As a team we always empower each other to reach our targets, no matter what. It’s the team spirit that I love!
Melecia Srivastava
Technical Administrator
I joined Grundon in 2003 as a Technical Administrator and having progress through several roles over the years, my biggest change came when I became a Mum. When you start a family your life completely changes, with new priorities and responsibilities. I am very grateful that Grundon recognised this and was able to offer Shared Parental Leave to both myself and my husband, who worked for Grundon at the time. The Shared Parental Leave allowed me to continue to pursue my career, whilst enabling me to achieve a healthy work-life balance and build those all-important bonds within our growing family.
At Grundon you’re valued both professionally and on a personal level and for me that is what I appreciate the most. You spend a large portion of your time at work, so it’s important to feel valued, comfortable and enjoy the environment you are working in.
Emma Tobin
Depot Operations Manager
Shortly after I joined the team as Transport Office Coordinator in 2012, my manager at the time put me forward to enroll onto the Grundon GROW programme. I was delighted that the company recognised my abilities and felt I had the potential to further develop my career.
Fast forward 10 years and a few promotions later, I am now Depot Operations Manager at our Knowl Hill site, where I manage the day-to-day operations for our clinical waste and special events divisions.
The relationships I have built with my team and customers over the years and the fact that no two days are the same, are just a few of things that make me happy to come into work each day.
Leon Shepherd
Resource & Recovery Manager
My Role as Resource & Recovery Manager is to manage the efficient operation of our Materials Recovery Facility and the materials which come through it. It is also my responsibility to ensure the operations remain fully compliant with all HSE, Environmental regulations ensuring that we create a safe and compliant environment for my colleagues to work in.
It’s fair to say I am kept on my toes as a Manager at Grundon – but that’s what I love. The waste management and recycling sector is so dynamic, there are always new opportunities on the horizon. I think the only element of my day that has remained consistent over the years is my morning coffee. I have a great working relationship with the team at Ewelme, and with technology and innovation constantly evolving you really do learn something new every day. I’m also proud to have been recognised as a Star Performer, after being nominated for recognition by my colleagues.
Annie Sessions
Internal Communications & Marketing Executive
I first joined Grundon on a Placement Year whilst at university and found that my time as a Marketing Assistant was not only educational but also a lot of fun. During my time it was recognised that my people skills were a core strength, and therefore I was delighted to be invited back in a new role to take on the responsibility of looking after Grundon’s internal communications following my graduation.
Despite being based at one site, I have the chance to work with lots of diverse people across the whole business, helping everyone’s messages to be heard. One day I could be working with a Director to deliver a company announcement, and the next I could be working with colleagues on a fundraising campaign of a community focused project.
It’s the variety that I love about my role!
what is it like working at Grundon?
We are committed to achieving diversity by employing the right people to deliver a high quality service based on equality of opportunity, skills, qualifications and relevant experience. We are the largest family-owned waste management company in the UK and we care as much about our employees as we do the environment. We aim to attract and retain high-quality, committed, enthusiastic, customer-focused individuals.
The Grundon Way
Since the Grundon story began in 1929, the company has always had strong ethics and a unique identity, which has long been respected throughout the waste management and aggregates markets. As the business has grown, diversified and developed throughout the years, we have managed to maintain our own distinctive style and culture.
At Grundon, we create long-term value through the effective use of our resources, expertise and relationships. We manage these, in line with our core values, which influence how we behave and are integral to everything that we do.
We call this 'The Grundon Way'.
our values
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Contact us today to find out how Grundon can provide you with a challenging and stimulating working environment, where you can fulfil your potential
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