graphic designer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Grundon's vibrant in-house Marketing team is growing and needs a Junior Graphic Designer with strong creative skills and a hunger to learn and kick-start (or develop!) your career. If you would love to join a lively, creative and collaborative team in a truly interesting business, then this role could be made for you. You will join our Colnbrook office, near Heathrow, on a permanent full-time contract and earn a starting salary of up to £23,000 with a host of benefits, including:
- Discretionary company bonuses
- Pension scheme (you contribute 5% of pay, Grundon matches this) with life insurance cover
- Option to buy additional holiday
- Reward and discount shopping scheme
What you'll be doing as Junior Graphic Designer
Working closely with our Brand Manager, you will generate ideas and develop design concepts through to finished designs for a huge variety of products and activities - think websites, advertising, brochures/magazines, posters, exhibitions, displays, corporate communications and corporate identity.
Working to briefs and schedules, you will ensure our Marketing and commercial teams have impactful designs across a number of marketing channels, including print, digital, and web and events/exhibitions.
What we are looking for in you- Degree (or equivalent) in Graphic Design or a design-based subject, or experience in a similar role
- Ideally, experience in using video editing software such as Premiere Pro or After Effects
- Working knowledge of the printing process
- Sound project management, prioritisation and organisational skills
- Full UK driving licence
Working hours: 9am to 5pm, Mon-Fri, a total of 35 hours per week
Grow with Grundon
Grundon is an innovative and ambitious waste management, environmental and quarrying company with a forward-thinking approach. We place great value on attracting and developing great people - click apply if you'd love to join our success story. No agencies please.
Please note: We don't use closing dates, but interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match, so do apply as soon as possible. We advertised the role of Junior Graphic Designer on 23.06.23
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for graphic designer roles across Grundon Waste Management's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,000 - £21,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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