Graduate Specialist Program

Our trainee programme as a 'Graduate Specialist Program - Manufacturing ' is your career start in an internationally successful company. In 18-24 months, you will pass through specialist departments in our plant in Glenrothes and abroad that are individually tailored to you.

What can you expect?

• You will acquire a subject matter expertise of Manufacturing Cost Per Unit, initiating a toolset that enables a data-driven approach to operational and non-operational business improvements.
• You shall drive the Manufacturing Excellence strategy for competitiveness across all manufacturing technologies in our global operations footprint to attain competitiveness targets and key-results.
• You will gain an understanding of value streams from source to make and deliver on how Lean Manufacturing can improve efficiency through active participation in efficiency improvement projects.
• You will gain a comprehensive understanding of Technical Functions (TEF) with the opportunity of being placed in different fields within the Manufacturing setting. This can comprise of Manufacturing Engineering Support (MFE), Manufacturing Operations (MFO), Bosch Production Systems (BPS), Manufacturing Coordination (MFC) & Business Digital Organisation (BDO).
• You will briefly take on duties and get to know all aspects of your field in manufacturing as well as in day-to-day business.
• You will benefit from the comprehensive support of an experienced mentor and experts from specialist departments - through regular feedback.
• You will build up an extensive network within the company, from which you will benefit in the long term.
• You can align individual priorities within the program - and thus dynamically shape your future.
• You have the option of completing one of your training stations abroad.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

In the Graduate Specialist Programme (GSP), you are in good hands as a technical ace with a soft spot for manufacturing and hydraulics technology. You carry an innovative mindset working towards effective solutions and embrace influencing people.

• Education: You have completed your Master’s in Technical Engineering or comparable. You have good knowledge on topics of LEAN manufacturing principles.
• Experience and know-how: You bring along experience of manufacturing and knowledge of hydraulics through relevant industrial internships. You possess strong Microsoft Office and IT skills and sound project management experience.
• Soft skills: You are detail oriented and possess strong communication skills, work well in a team and independently. You are confident, forward- thinking and hold analytical and conceptual capabilities. You see courage, sincerity, tolerance, and mindfulness as desirable attitudes.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel at home and abroad as a part of the job rotation.

Additional Information

You will be reporting to the Head of Operations and would be required to work 37 hours per week. This is a permanent position, and you will initially be a trainee for a period of 18-24 months. You will be on a rotation that involves working at different locations.

You will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants would not be provided with a Skilled Worker visa for this role and will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Why Bosch Rexroth?

We offer a wide variety of interesting and challenging tasks. Flexible worktime options, benefits and services, employee discounts, various sports and health opportunities, on-site parking, room for creativity.

Exclusive mentoring will be provided: During the programme, a mentor from Senior Management will support you in your professional and personal development. In addition, a current participant from the trainee programme will accompany you during your onboarding process.

Networking: An opportunity is presented in the trainee programme, to network across divisions with trainees and managers worldwide.

Flexible start date: We adapt the start date to your needs. You are part of our team from the very beginning and take on responsibility from day 1.