Description
General Dynamics Land Systems is on the look-out for an Engineering Graduate to join our team. The successful and inclusive candidate will earn a favourable salary with pay increments over the two-year scheme. This is an ideal role for someone who has a proactive and positive mindset and a keen desire to grow professionally.
Joining an established team based at our Oakdale facility, you will work across a range of stakeholders to further build knowledge and experience that will involve rotations within multiple engineering departments to ensure you experience and develop understanding of how General Dynamics operates.
Applications must be submitted by 05/01/2025 - Assessment days will be held during February 2025 for intake in September 2025
If you were already working in this position, this is what you would have been working on this week:
1. Working on programmes at various stages of the development lifecycle.
2. Varied activities undertaken can include design, implementation, analysis, integration, safety, and testing.
3. Gain hands-on experience under the supervision and guidance of a more senior Engineer.
4. Develop technical, interpersonal, team working and other valuable skills that are fundamental to the business.
To apply for this role, you will require the following:
1. Be both self-motivated, act with professionalism and able to work within a team.
2. Excellent IT Skills including Microsoft Package applications.
3. Have good written and verbal communication skills.
4. Be organised and able to prioritise their work.
5. Be flexible in their approach to their work.
6. Be able to perform tasks on their own initiative.
7. Be enthusiastic and driven towards achieving their goals.
8. Be interested in pursuing a career within General Dynamics UK Ltd.
9. Awareness of IT systems and Networks.
10. Have good problem-solving and analytical skills.
11. A minimum qualification of a 2:1 honours degree (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math's (STEM) related) is required.
12. Previous work experience is desired either from short term or long-term placements.
Our Company Benefits:
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering highly competitive benefits:
1. A compressed nine-day fortnight - which means every other Friday off!
2. A benefits scheme - to suit yours and your family's needs.
3. A bonus and set pay raises whilst on the scheme.
4. A personalised career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
5. Professional training and development courses, both internal and external - allowing you to reach your full potential.
6. A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded, which includes compressed hours, reduced hours and job share.
7. A Company sports and social club, offering events at discounted prices - giving you the opportunity to meet and socialise with your fellow colleagues outside the workplace.
About General Dynamics UK:
General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in providing products and support across the full spectrum of combat vehicles. Our global team has more than 6,000 employees working towards creating a diverse product portfolio delivering best-in-class capability to Armed Forces communities worldwide. In the UK, we employ more than 650+ people and are leading the way in Armoured Fighting Vehicles and sustainment services. Our vision is documented and embedded into our culture, so all employees understand the Company's direction and their role in achieving it. We are currently delivering the AJAX programme, providing 589 Armoured Fighting Vehicles in six variants to the British Army and have also developed and delivered 400 Foxhound vehicles - a highly-protected and mobile 4x4 platform with high-deployment availability.
We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team.
Security Requirements
Working with us is subject to security clearance and Export Control restrictions. This means your nationality, any previous nationalities, and/or place of birth, may limit roles you can carry out for the organization.
Applications must be submitted by 05/01/2025 - Assessment days will be held during February 2025 for intake in September 2025
At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse. #J-18808-Ljbffr