Graphic Designer

Salary: Competitive
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Working hours: 35 per week - 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri 

Are you a passionate Graphic Designer with a keen eye for detail and a flair for creativity? We’re on the lookout for someone who can bring ideas to life across a wide variety of media from websites and social content to brochures, advertising, exhibition stands, and more.

You’ll work as part of our in-house Marketing team, as well as closely with colleagues across the business including HR, Commercial and other departments, to ensure a consistent and compelling brand presence across the waste management and aggregates sectors.

What you’ll be doing as a Graphic Designer:
• Champion the Grundon brand by ensuring consistent and accurate application across all marketing channels, including advertising, corporate materials, vehicle livery, exhibitions, and online platforms.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to work on a range of projects and understand project objectives and deliver creative solutions from concept through to final output.
• Support communications for online platforms, including the Grundon website and internal hub, by creating and refreshing visuals and maintaining a strong visual identity.
• Work closely with the Brand Manager to protect and promote the brand, ensuring guidelines are followed and design output reflects the company’s values and standards.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, balancing workloads and deadlines effectively to meet business priorities.
• Oversee in-house printing and stock control, as well as managing orders, suppliers, and related admin tasks.
• Stay current with design trends and technologies, using a variety of media such as illustration, animation, photography, and videography to keep content fresh and engaging.
• Maintain and update Grundon’s photographic library, ensuring assets are well-organised and accessible.
• Support additional tasks and ad hoc projects as required by your line manager or the Board, in line with your role and capabilities.

What you’ll need: 
•  At least 2 years’ experience in a graphic design role, with a strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, attention to detail, and high-quality execution.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat, plus solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Good understanding of print production processes and the ability to prepare artwork accurately for various media formats.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines efficiently.
• Creative flair and a sharp visual eye, with the ability to translate briefs into practical, visually engaging solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confident in presenting ideas and collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders.

Since 1929, Grundon has been at the forefront of waste management and environmental services in the UK, advocating sustainable practices and revolutionising waste management. Here, the value of what you do resonates far beyond the typical workday.

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into a career that's both impactful and rewarding, you've come to the right place.

We're actively recruiting to fill a variety of roles – from Drivers and Technicians to Recycling Operatives, Transport Coordinators and many more. So, if you're ready to be the backbone of our operations, we'd love to hear from you.

But wait, there's more! We're not just about day-to-day operations, we're all about helping you grow, both personally and professionally. Get ready for training sessions that'll sharpen your skills faster than you can say "reduce, reuse, recycle." Plus, you'll enjoy exclusive perks like discounts on shopping (because who doesn't love a good deal?) and access to cheaper gym memberships to keep you feeling as fit as a perfectly sorted bin.

Oh, and did we mention our commitment to the community and the planet? That's right, we're not just about profits; we're about making a positive impact inside and outside of our depots too.