Our talents speak for themselves

With a keen interest in bio-based materials, which are materials that are partially or totally derived from biomass (wood, hemp, rice husks, straw, flax, etc.), and geo-sourced materials, which are of mineral origin (raw earth or dry stone), for high environmental quality construction projects, Alexandra has been able to develop expertise in this field thanks to the trust placed in her by her colleagues, who have given her the freedom to flourish on the projects she works on. Apave enables her to put her commitments to good use within the company, thereby promoting the personal development of her colleagues.

Tests on fire detection zones, tests on equipment such as fire doors, smoke extraction motors and fire extinguishers are all specific areas that require expert knowledge. This expertise is passed on by trainers. With this in mind, Apave develops training courses that enable participants to develop their skills and become trainers. By becoming an inspector/trainer, you will combine ‘know-how’ and ‘knowledge transfer’ for your colleagues.

With a wealth of experience in environmental projects, Déjanire is an environmental and industrial risk consultant based in Marseille. She helps operators of ICPE (Installations Classées à la Protection de l'Environnement, or facilities classified for environmental protection) to apply the rules set out in the French Environmental Code.

Thanks to the diversity of industrial sites classified for environmental protection in the Bouches-du-Rhône region, such as gas transport, oil operators, refrigeration facilities, hospitals and combustible material storage facilities, Déjanire has been able to develop new skills. The autonomy and variety of her assignments are real levers for developing her skills.
A graduate of the Institut Supérieur de Chimie de Montpellier, Déjanire started as an intern. Under the supervision of the group leader, she was able to demonstrate her abilities and quickly obtain a fixed-term contract, then a permanent contract.

With the regulations on ICPEs, whether during operation or dismantling of exposed sites, real experts are needed to meet regulatory requirements and customer demands. Among these measures, operators will have to call on a certified design office to certify the safety of the site concerned and its possible rehabilitation.
Since September 2020, SEVESO sites have been subject to new decrees and orders to take into account the lessons learned from the Rouen incident (Post-Lubrisol measures) and prevent fires in the facilities concerned. Our experts are fully conversant with all these regulations.

From checking accumulators to 3,000-litre tanks, the job of a pressure technician involves inspecting all pressure equipment subject to regulations. Specialised training is required to descend into confined spaces with special equipment or to carry out work at height as part of equipment inspections. Each new employee is assigned a mentor who takes them under their wing, advises them, provides regular feedback and suggests appropriate training to help them develop their skills.

From work-study programme to permanent contract

From the work-study programme, where you take on real responsibilities and carry out real assignments in the field, to permanent employment, everything happens naturally. At the end of the work-study programme, once your profile and the skills you have developed have been validated, you are quickly hired. Job offers are posted directly to technical colleges and other schools whose students' profiles match our needs. Work-study students benefit from the same training programmes as permanent employees, and their skills are effectively developed.

Responsibilities from the moment you join the company

The tasks of an electrical technician are rich and varied. Among the Apave Group's clients, some assignments may involve inspecting nuclear submarines, an entire fleet of high-speed trains or even the electrical installations of the Eiffel Tower. Thanks to its network of 130 agencies throughout France, Apave ensures the safety of all types of electrical installations. Our new recruits will be given responsibility for large and highly sensitive equipment fleets. Involvement comes with responsibility!

Jenna is on a work-study programme with the Management Control team at Apave Group headquarters. She is in her second year of a master's degree in Management Control and Auditing. Her main responsibilities are:

• Reporting information for consolidation between the Group's various subsidiaries
• Harmonising practices and processes to ensure a consistent approach
• Performance management to ensure reliable indicators
• Budgeting and monitoring

Jenna learned about the Apave Group through webinars offered at her school.
Her mentor is the Chief Financial Officer, who is always available to help her progress and teach her methods for managing her tasks effectively.

Nicolas is work-study student in Calculation Engineering and Project Manager at the National Agency for Structural Calculations and Resistance in Rouen. He is in his fourth year at INSA Rouen. His main responsibilities are:

• Regulatory verification of new and existing equipment
• Technical assistance (project management and drafting/verification of calculation notes) on a wide range of equipment (pressure, handling, piping, nuclear, etc.)

During a forum organised by his school, he discovered Apave and was able to attend an interview during the event. With a schedule tailored to his course, he spent two days at the company and three days at school for six months, followed by a six-month period working full-time at the company.
He gained practical experience in the profession and signed a permanent contract one year after completing his work-study programme.

Tanguy is a work-study inspection officer at the Nantes Agency. After earning a technical degree in health, hygiene and the environment, he went on to earn a professional degree in industrial site inspection through a work-study programme at Apave. His main duties involve visiting clients to inspect pressure equipment and then writing reports.
Thanks to his school, which sends its students' CVs directly to human resources departments, he quickly found his work-study position.
The group manager of the agency's pressure unit supervises him on a daily basis in his client assignments. His growing skills led to him being hired after his work-study year.

Thibo is a work-study business manager at the Saint-Denis Agency. After earning a bachelor's degree in business development at Apave through a work-study programme, Thibo wanted to continue his studies with a master's degree in business management, also through a work-study programme at Apave.

His main responsibilities in the inspection department are:

• Drafting offers
• Coordinating and following up on offers once they have been accepted
• Planning tasks in the overall schedule for field teams

As part of a team of multi-skilled experts, Thibo is comfortable working in the field of risk management.

Yacine is a work-study sales apprentice at the Saint Denis agency. He has a bachelor's degree in marketing and sales. His main responsibilities are:

• Cold calling
• Meeting with clients alongside his managers
• Preparing offers and ensuring contracts are signed

Through his school, Yacine applied to the Saint Denis branch, which quickly contacted him to offer him a work-study position. With the work-study programme and practical experience, he has been able to develop his commercial skills and aptitude to feel comfortable in the role of sales representative.