Sustainability Summer Internship Programme - Waste

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Our search for better is changing the lives of our customers. It's changing the careers of our people too - creating new challenges and opportunities all the time. We're a business that never stands still. Join us in our second year of the sustainability internship programme. This role reports into the EHS lead in Slovakia. You will be responsible for establishing improved working practices, embedding Zero Waste to Landfill and carbon footprint reduction in waste handling and segregation processes The role will be active across the Slovakia manufacturing site. 100% paid internship: 7,00 € / hourly. Length of assignment: 3 months. Hours per week: 20 hours. Your main tasks: Work closely with manufacturing and warehouse team to understand how current process of waste segregation working, collect data, evaluate them and propose solutions to given task (project) Work closely with manufacturing team to understand how current waste handling is set to understand impact on environment and propose potential improvement Take part in some meetings with waste handling vendors where value added to main task assigned Present findings to Slovakia Leadership Team About you: Ability to work independently and be an excellent team player Good attention to detail At least basic knowledge of waste handling hierarchy, legislation requirement, technical options of recycling Ability to present and communicate clearly and concisely Flexible, adaptable and capable of lateral thinking Strong organisation and prioritisation skills with ability to multi-task Strong user of all Microsoft applications English language - good communication level. Employee perks, benefits Meals in the amount of 0.44 Eur per one meal unit / day Free bus transport within Michalovce city Through the internship programme you'll benefit from: Hands-on, real work experience on live sustainability projects Learning and development, including technical training and on the job mentoring Exposure to a global matrixed organisation with cross functional teams The opportunity to build in-demand technical and professional skills A strong foundation for your future career Gain experience that sets you apart, build skills in demand across industries, and make a real impact through sustainability initiatives. Company: Unomedical s.r.o. (member of the global company Convatec) Priemyselný park 3 071 01 Michalovce, Slovakia Email: job-slovakia@convatec.com Convatec je svetovým výrobcom zdravotníckych produktov | convatecgroup.com | careers.convatec.com #LI-AP2 #LI-Onsite Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent ConvaTec A formal recruitment process is required for all our opportunities prior to any offer of employment. This will include an interview confirmed by an official ConvaTec email address. If you receive a suspicious approach over social media, text message, email or phone call about recruitment at ConvaTec, do not disclose any personal information or pay any fees whatsoever. If you're unsure, plea

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About Convatec Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec's revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com Help drive real sustainability change while building skills for your future career. At Convatec, we recognise the importance of environmental stewardship and remain committed to managing our impact, every day. Our commitment to achieving a net zero transition is supported by science-based targets and practical action across our global business, guided by our environmental, social and governance (ESG) approach, Convatec Cares. In 2026, our Global Sustainability Internship Programme gives students and recent graduates the chance to be part of that journey. This is an opportunity to gain real-world experience, contribute to sustainability initiatives that matter, and build skills that will support your future career. You'll work on hands-on projects aligned to our ESG priorities, seeing first-hand how conducting business responsibly and generating value sustainably underpins our forever caring promise to patients and customers. Interns will join cross-functional teams across areas such as materials science, engineering, supply chain, data, technology and operations, helping to shape ideas into practical solutions while developing experience employers value.

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