In this episode, Beth speaks to Thomas McCrae, our Operations Manager at South East London Combined Heat and Power (SELCHP) energy recovery facility (ERF). Thomas demystifies the energy from waste process and explains some of the innovative projects that his site supports. With ecological transformation at the heart of Thomas’ day to day activities, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
In this episode, Beth speaks to Eleanor Murray, our Education, Communication and Outreach Manager. Eleanor and her team work to develop educational programs that bring the community together to increase recycling and reduce waste. From delivering talks to local school children about how we can protect the planet to providing tours of our recycling facility, Eleanor shares inspiring examples of ecological transformation in action.
In this episode, Beth speaks to Tony Barral, Regional Fleet Manager. Tony oversees the fleet across Veolia, ensuring that the vehicles are safe, compliant and ultimately stay on the road. With the successful rollout of alternative fuels and electrification of fleets across different contracts, he explains how embedded the fleet team is in achieving our purpose of ecological transformation. Discussing his journey starting as an apprentice, Tony passionately supports self-development, upskilling and the evolution of skills in his team.
In this episode, Beth speaks to Stuart Elliot, the Head of Local Sales for the South. Stuart leads a team of five managers and 41 area sales executives, all passionate about ecological transformation. They discuss the importance of understanding client needs and finding the right solutions to exceed them. Stuart shares his journey into the waste industry and his commitment to making a difference through ecological transformation. He emphasises the values of communication, transparency, and inclusion within his team.
We’re celebrating National Apprenticeship Week. At Veolia, apprentices play a key role in every part of our business, helping to drive us towards our purpose of ecological transformation. For this special bonus episode, Beth meets Chloe Bagnall and Gabriel Casey, two Veolia apprentices currently learning on the job. Chloe is an Apprentice Customer Experience Advisor, and Gabriel is a Chemist Apprentice. In this special podcast episode, listen to Beth discuss with our guests their experiences and reasons for choosing apprenticeships.
Bethany Pagett is an Area Transfer Station Manager, working within the Treatment business. At the three sites she operates, Beth and her team support the waste streams that our colleagues collect around Hampshire to ensure that waste is utilised and can be turned into new resources. As well as learning about Beth's day-to-day role and the impact she and her team have, Beth shares with us her passion for connecting her work life and sustainability beliefs to her family world.