Job Description
<div><strong style"font-weight:700;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Launch Your Career with Award-Winning business Vp&x27;s Graduate Programme</span></strong></div><div><br></div><div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Looking to jump-start your commercial career with a dynamic and diverse company? Vp&x27;s Commercial Graduate Programme offers a 16-month rotation through 8 of our UK based operating divisions giving you exposure to a wide range of industries and business functions.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><strong style"font-weight:700;">Company Overview</strong></span></div><div><br></div><div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Vp is a well renowned enterprise comprising nine main operating divisions that provide rental and sales solutions of specialised products and services to an extensive range of markets, such as construction, civil engineering, rail, water, oil and gas, outdoor events, and housebuilding. The Vp Group includes the following subsidiaries:</span></div><div><br></div><ul style"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;"><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Airpac Rentals</span></li><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Brandon Hire Station</span></li><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">ESS</span></li><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Groundforce</span></li><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">MEP Hire</span></li><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">TPA</span></li><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Torrent Trackside</span></li><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">UK Forks</span></li></ul><div><br></div><div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><strong style"font-weight:700;">Our Graduate Programme</strong></span></div><div><br></div><div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">As a Commercial Graduate you’ll get to experience all areas of our multi-faceted business spending time in our Head Office in Harrogate, where you&x27;ll meet key people from across the organisation and gain valuable insights into departments such as IT, Internal Audit, HR, and Finance. You’ll then rotate through our operational businesses across the UK learning about Sales, Marketing, Operations (including the Hire Desk model) and finance. You&x27;ll work with colleagues from different departments and observe different approaches, building a broad commercial skillset that will set you up for success in your career.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">The experience won’t stop there. You&x27;ll also work on a genuine business project to add value to the group using your new knowledge, skills and behaviours to make a real impact. As a key member of the Vp team you&x27;ll enjoy the opportunity for career growth and advancement within our award-winning business.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><strong style"font-weight:700;">Programme Requirements</strong></span></div><div><br></div><div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">We&x27;re looking for motivated graduates past and present with a minimum of a 2:1 class Bachelor&x27;s Degree with a commercial focus, excellent communication skills and the confidence and assertiveness to mix with and influence people at all levels of our organization.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Because our graduates travel throughout the UK during the programme, you must hold a Full UK Driver&x27;s Licence and be comfortable being away from home where required for up to a week at a time. Don&x27;t worry - your travel expenses and accommodation will be fully covered during as this will be quite regular.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><strong style"font-weight:700;">Join Us Now</strong></span></div><div><br></div><div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Ready to launch your career with Vp? Apply now to join our next cohort of future leaders If you have any questions, contact Tom Lawrence – Talent Acquisition Team Leader<a href"mailto:%E2%80%93tom.lawrencevpplc.com" style"color:rgb(50,50,50);text-decoration:none;">–tom.lawrencevpplc.com</a></span></div><div><br></div><div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><strong style"font-weight:700;">We Can Offer You</strong></span></div><div><br></div><ul style"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;"><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Competitive starting salary of £28,000</span></li><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Salary sacrifice pension</span></li><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Company car</span></li><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">25 days holiday, plus bank holidays</span></li><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">All travel and accommodation expenses covered</span></li><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Additional holiday purchase scheme</span></li><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Free Tool Hire</span></li><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Life Assurance cover 3x salary</span></li><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Share save scheme</span></li><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Eye care vouchers</span></li><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Recommend a friend scheme</span></li><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Learning& Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required</span></li><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Cycle to work scheme</span></li><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Long service recognition</span></li><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands</span></li><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Discounts on HP products</span></li><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">EE mobile contract discount offers</span></li><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Gym discounts</span></li><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)</span></li><li style"font-size:inherit;"><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining</span></li></ul><div><br></div><div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><strong style"font-weight:700;">A Little Bit About Us</strong></span></div><div><br></div><div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Established in 1954, Vp has evolved into a dynamic group of companies with expertise in equipment rental. Our organisation encompasses seven prominent operating divisions: Airpac Rentals, Brandon Hire Station, ESS, Groundforce, TPA, Torrent Trackside, and UK Forks.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Across these divisions, we proudly provide an extensive range of specialist products and comprehensive services tailored to various industries. Our offerings cater to diverse sectors such as construction, civil engineering, rail, water, oil and gas, outdoor events, and housebuilding.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, Vp is your trusted partner for all your equipment rental needs.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style"font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Vp is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. 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