Operations Management Graduate Scheme

Operations Graduate

Location: field based across your local area as well as visits nationwide on occasion

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week MondayFriday

Join Our 2025 Graduate Program and Kickstart Your Career with Ground Control!

Are you ready to start an exciting handson career that makes a difference Were offering 4 exclusive opportunities for ambitious graduates to join us at Ground Control in September 2025.

Whats in it for you

This isnt your average graduate scheme its fastpaced dynamic and packed with realworld experience. Youll dive straight into action rotating across multiple fieldbased placements including our exciting Grounds Maintenance Rail Utilities and Landscape Construction teams. Youll also get a taste of our Business Development Client Services and People teams all while working both in the field and from the office or home.

Our focus is on environmental services so if you care about making a positive impact on the planet this is the perfect opportunity for you.

What youll gain;

Handson experience: Work with industry leaders and get involved in real projects across the UK.

Accelerated learning: Fasttrack your career with industryrecognized qualifications like your PTS for the rail sector.

Skillbuilding: Our GC Develop training program will help you master soft skills like leadership and communication preparing you to take on management roles.

Travel perks: Enjoy a fully expensed electric vehicle and home charging setup to support your field placements.

Career prospects: Previous grads have gone on to awesome roles like Assistant Contract Manager Environmental Data Manager and more.

What Were Looking For:

We are flexible on degree disciplines for this program but weve found in the past that its particularly suited to graduates in the following;

• Geography / Environmental Science / Ecology
• Construction
• Business and Management
• Sport Science / Coaching

Whatever your degree. what really matters is your passion for making an impact learning fast and thriving in a team that cares about innovation and sustainability.

Youll also need:

• A full driving licence (so you can get around to different client sites).
• A positive cando attitude youll get your hands dirty work in all weather and be part of something that really matters.
• A love for teamwork and the drive to build relationships with everyone from field workers to top executives.
• A mindset ready to embrace change and inspire innovation.

If youre ready to push your limits learn everything you can and make a real impact from day one Ground Control is the place for you!

Apply today and start your journey toward becoming a future leader in one of the UKs largest and most exciting environmental services companies.

Why join us:

Career Development Focus: Were committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths training and tailored development programs including our GC Leadership Academy job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.

Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.

Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive engaging and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package along with flexible working options including:

23 days holiday Increasing with length of service bank holidays

Robust pension scheme

Medigold employee support Free Flu Jabs Online private GP Service

Free or subsidised national gym memberships

Employee Recognition Scheme

Ground Control

Ground Control is a UKbased grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973 Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

We deliver a range of services including grounds maintenance winter gritting landscape construction design arboriculture electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50000 commercial properties across the UK.

If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age disability gender identity marital status pregnancy race religion sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

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