Engineering Graduate Programme

Unum; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive graduate salary

5 weeks’ holiday + bank holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Flexible start and finish times

Pension scheme options

Electric car & cycle-to-work schemes

Employee discounts

Job summary

Unum is inviting curious graduates to join their 18-month Engineering Graduate Programme in Crawley. You will gain hands-on experience starting as a Production Assembly Technician, followed by rotations in various engineering disciplines.

This programme aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice, allowing you to explore areas like manufacturing, quality, and design engineering. Enjoy generous benefits including a competitive salary, holiday time, and flexible hours while building a

Qualifications

• Curious, motivated graduates looking to learn and get hands-on.
• Graduated recently or due to graduate in 2026.
• Genuine interest in engineering and manufacturing.
• Willingness to work on the shop floor for six months.
• Practical, can-do approach and readiness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Start as a Production Assembly Technician gaining hands-on experience.
• Rotate through four engineering functions to explore different disciplines.
• Solve problems and support our production teams.
• Improve processes in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Ensure quality and understand aerospace standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Hands-on experience

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

Engineering Graduate Programme

Crawley, West Sussex | Full-time – 18-month fixed term programme
October 2026 Start

Start your engineering career where theory meets reality.

Want more from your first engineering role than sitting behind a desk?

AtUnum Aircraft Seating, you'll get hands-on experience, explore four different engineering disciplines and work on business class seats used by some of the world's leading airlines.

We're looking forgraduatesto join our 18-month Graduate Programme, with staggered start dates from October.

Your 18-month journey

Months 1–6 | Get hands-on

Everyone starts on theshop floor as a Production Assembly Technician.

You’ll learn how our products are built from the ground up, working with hand and power tools, engineering drawings, jigs and fixtures, while developing your understanding of quality, manufacturing and aerospace standards.

It’s a chance to turn what you’ve learned at university into practical engineering experience.

Months 7–18 | Explore engineering

You’ll then spendthree months in each of four engineering functions:

• Production Support– solve problems and support our production teams

• Manufacturing Engineering– improve processes and how our products are manufactured

• Quality Engineering– understand quality, problem solving and aerospace standards

• Design Engineering– contribute to product design and engineering development

By the end of the programme, you’ll have gained experience across the production engineering lifecycle and a much clearer understanding of where you want your career to go.

Why join Unum?

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Gain valuablehands-on aerospace manufacturing experience

• Explorefour different engineering disciplines

• Work alongside experienced engineers and manufacturing professionals

• Contribute to real products and engineering challenges

• Develop your technical, problem-solving and teamwork skills

• Build a strong foundation for your future engineering career

And as Unum continues to grow,your opportunities can grow with us.

What we're looking for

We’re looking for curious, motivated graduates who want to get stuck in and learn.

You’ll ideally have:

• A degree inMechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical/Electronic Engineeringor a related discipline

• Graduated recently or be due to graduate in 2026

• A genuine interest in engineering, manufacturing and problem solving

• A willingness to spend your first six months working hands-on on the shop floor

• Strong communication, teamwork and attention to detail

• A practical, can-do approach and a willingness to learn

Previous aerospace or manufacturing experience isn't essential— we're looking for potential, enthusiasm and the right attitude.

About Unum Aircraft Seating

We’re redefining what premium air travel feels like through innovative, adaptable and lie-flat aircraft seating.

Our products combineengineering, design, quality and manufacturingto deliver exceptional passenger comfort while meeting the highest standards of safety and performance.

And there's more — our benefits include:

• Competitive graduate salary

• 5 weeks’ holiday + bank holidays

• Early finish on Fridays

• Flexible start and finish times

• Three attractive pension scheme options

• Electric car & cycle-to-work schemes

• Employee discounts and wellbeing platform

Recruitment process

We’re recruiting graduates for our October intake.

Successful applicants will be invited to an assessment day.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we may close the vacancy early if we receive enough suitable applications.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we may close a vacancy early if we receive enough suitable applications. If you’re interested, we recommend applying sooner rather than later.

Everyone belongs here

At Unum Aircraft Seating, we believe great ideas come from different perspectives and experiences. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected and able to do their best work. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.

Your journey, your way

We want every candidate to have a great experience with us. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment or interview process, just let us know — we’re happy to help.

A quick note before you apply

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required before you start with us.

And this is just the beginning

Our roles aren’t set in stone. As Unum grows, our people and our opportunities grow with us. The role you join us for today may look different tomorrow.