Graduate Trainee - Engineering

Use engineering, software and data to help solve complex technical challenges that support the UK's safety and security. You will contribute to real programmes, specialist products and major infrastructure while building the experience needed for a long-term engineering career.

Engineering with purpose You will work onsite in unique facilities alongside experienced specialists, gaining exposure to different stages of the engineering lifecycle and seeing how your contribution supports nationally significant work.

What opportunities will you have? Real engineering projects: Contribute to current or future nuclear-warhead programmes, nuclear threat reduction, manufacturing solutions or major infrastructure. Engineering lifecycle: Gain experience across concept generation, design, manufacture, processing, assembly, maintenance, testing, trials and commissioning.

Precision systems: Build knowledge of precision components, systems, safety and reliability. Flexible placements: Complete placements shaped around business needs and your development, giving you varied engineering experience.

Multidisciplinary delivery: Work with engineers, scientists, manufacturing specialists, project professionals and operational teams. Professional development: Build leadership, business and professional skills while beginning progress towards Chartered Engineer registration.

What will you learn How complex engineering products and systems move through the full lifecycle. How design, manufacturing, testing, trials, commissioning and maintenance connect. How safety, reliability, quality and security shape engineering decisions.

How digital, software, data, systems and manufacturing disciplines contribute to technical delivery. How to communicate technical ideas and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. How professional registration and continuous development support a long-term engineering career.

What you will get £31,000 starting salary. A market-leading contributory pension scheme. 270 hours of annual leave, including bank holidays. A 9-day working fortnight, giving you every other Friday off. A salary-sacrifice benefit scheme, Life Assurance and employee discounts.

A welcome payment and the option of an interest-free £1,000 loan. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Regular Graduate pay reviews and structured career progression.

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