- Travel between our UK and / or European businesses will be required throughout the programme, with time spent on placements throughout a number of different business areas. This will range from time spent within our Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics Laboratory getting involved with all aspects of the testing projects.
Responsibilities:
- The Graduate Scheme is a structured two-year programme, in which you will gain experience and understanding of the different areas and functions of our business. This will build the foundations for an exciting career in the Testing, Inspection, & Certification industry within Element
- Travel between our UK and / or European businesses will be required throughout the programme, with time spent on placements throughout a number of different business areas. This will range from time spent within our Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics Laboratory getting involved with all aspects of the testing projects.
- Educated to degree standard, in an engineering or science subject
- Analytical & inquisitive in nature
- A natural curiosity of how things work and strong problem-solving skills
- Technically focused
- Keen interest in all aspects of product safety, materials science, and engineering
- Methodical and highly organised: capable of meeting deadlines, seeing problems through and overcoming obstacles
- Able to prioritise and reach decisions quickly and effectively
- Can make informed decisions and confidence to stand by / justify these decisions
- Strong written & verbal communication skills
- Excellent numeracy skills and strong attention to detail
- Presentation skills
- Attractive starting salary with progression
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holidays
- L&G Pension scheme with maximum employers’ contribution of 6%
- Enhanced sickness/paternity/maternity pay
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Learning and development opportunities
- High street and online discounts
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.