Grundon

Quick overview

Looking for a career in an industry that is truly making a difference to the planet?

Established in 1929, Grundon are the largest family-owned supplier of integrated waste management and environmental services, and have developed a distinctive approach that has helped us maintain a leading position in the industry.

What is our mission?

Helping our customers recycle or dispose of their waste in the most compliant and environmentally friendly way is at the heart of what we do, and successfully operating a range of industry-leading, state of the art waste and resource treatment facilities and services takes a lot of skill, knowledge and dedication from our people.

Take a look at our wide variety of opportunities and see how you can kick-start your career in an industry that is at the forefront of sustainability.

What positions do we offer?

We regularly offer entry level jobs across a wide range of disciplines including Graduate Chemists, Administration, Apprentice Heavy Goods Vehicle Technicians, Sales and Marketing.

Visit https://careers.grundon.com/ to find out more.

Our people

Our people are at the core of what makes Grundon successful.

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 Salesperson 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 person 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!

 

 

 

Annie Sessions – Marketing Manager

 

 

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, this role gave me 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.

In my current role as Marketing Manager, I love having the opportunity to work on more commercially driven projects, building relationships with both external customers and suppliers, as well as supporting our internal teams.

 

Luke Mason – Resource & Recovery Operative

Everyone is very friendly. I’m involved in quality control, checking and sorting things into different bins, working out the different types of plastic and separating them out, as well as aluminium, steel and glass.

When I was applying for jobs before, you don’t hear back from people, so it makes me feel great now to have a job. I like meeting other people and to feel I am doing something; people have been really helpful and I can talk to them if I have any problems.

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.

 

 

 

Charlie Holtom – General Office Assistant

I joined Grundon in November 2022 and have loved every minute. As one of Grundon’s newest colleagues at the time, I was so pleased my potential was recognised and the company invited me to enrol onto a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship. To be given the opportunity to earn and learn was the perfect start to my career.

I have already established so many transferable skills which I will carry with me wherever my career takes me, but I am hoping that after I have completed my apprenticeship, I will find a new role to progress on to within Grundon.

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 enrol 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.