Trainee Technical Sales Executive

Chemical, Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Science.

As a Technical Sales Executive at Veolia you’ll be helping Scottish businesses manage their hazardous waste safely, sustainably and responsibly—while building a rewarding career that goes way beyond the laboratory.

Joining us as a technical sales executive at Veolia We’ll invest in your future through a comprehensive 12-month development programme, giving you the opportunity to learn about every aspect of the waste industry. You’ll gain practical experience, travel across the UK to build your technical and commercial skills, and learn from a local team of committed and experienced professionals. Which is a great opportunity to start your career.

Veolia Emerging Talent
At Veolia, we see the world differently. By joining us as a graduate, degree apprentice or intern you'll be helping us to find innovative and meaningful solutions to solve the climate crisis and protect the planet's natural resources.

What you’ll be doing;

  • Understand customers’ challenges and recommend safe, compliant and sustainable waste solutions
  • Use your scientific knowledge to solve practical, real-world problems
  • Build strong relationships with customers and become the face of Veolia’s hazardous waste services in Scotland
  • Support the growth of our existing customer portfolio and develop new business opportunities
  • Work alongside experienced colleagues across the waste and environmental sectors
  • Help organisations improve their environmental performance and contribute to a more sustainable future

What we're looking for;

  • A Science related degree
  • An outgoing personality, someone who would feel comfortable building new and adding to existing relationships
  • Somebody who is ambitious and is looking to drive their career forward
  • A real interest in entering the world of business to business activity

What we can offer you;

  • Salary: £32,000 + Performance Related Bonus, Car Allowance or Veolia Company Car
  • Access to our company pension scheme
  • Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
  • Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  • 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
  • One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community 
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  • Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & reward

What’s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. 

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. 

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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Job ID Number: JR31782
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  • Deadline
    November 4th, 2026
  • Salary
    £32,000 + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Location
    Falkirk (Scotland) (Hybrid)
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Chemical/Process
  • Chemistry
  • Ecology/Environmental
  • Materials/Metallurgy
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