You’ll be learning to draw on your knowledge of chemistry or engineering to continuously improve processes and introduce new technology, while keeping the operation running like clockwork. All this will be against a background of a 24/7 operation, in an environment where health and safety is simply vital. You’ll have the opportunity to take responsibility for real improvement, development and investment projects. You’ll learn about what it takes to keep an operation running in widely different cultures. In fact, the breadth of experience is simply huge, with opportunities to learn about the manufacturing of food, bio-energy and bio-chemicals from agriculture.
The scheme involves both factory and office-based placements both in Europe and internationally. You’ll get management team exposure from day one, involvement in the full production lifecycle and a chance to play a high-profile role in our business. That includes running your own engineering/technology projects sooner rather than later.
Attributes
We look for:
- Strong communication skills
- An innovative and flexible approach to work
- A tactful and diplomatic approach
- The flexibility to adapt to cultural norms.
Requirements
- To be eligible for the Operations Scheme, you need:
- Total flexibility regarding international mobility and location
- A 2:1 honours degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Process/ Electrical Engineering or a Science-related discipline
- The right to work in the UK for the duration of the scheme, http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/
- Ideally, fluency in European languages or Mandarin.
Training and Development
Your training and development will be managed through a series of challenging work placements, designed to support your personal growth. You’ll also have a formal and informal support network, including mentors and buddies. Mentors are senior people who will provide you with an invaluable insight into the business. Buddies are normally ex-graduates who have completed the scheme.
Benefits
- £30,500 reviewed every 6 months + £1500 signing on bonus
- Assisted relocation
- Support towards achieving Chartered status
- Formal and informal mentoring schemes
- Opportunities for cross-functional moves
- 21 days' holiday rising to 26 days’ after one year of service, plus 8 statutory days
- Contributory pension scheme for the duration of the scheme
- Other flexible benefits
- Professional qualifications sponsorship.