Graduate Trainee Engineer (Battery Materials and Cells Group) x4 (111066-1125)

University of Warwick; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Coventry is offering a 2-year Graduate Trainee Engineer position in Battery Materials and Cells Group. The role includes hands-on training in battery manufacturing technologies and participation in various rotational projects to build critical engineering skills. Candidates should have a minimum of a 2:1 Honours Degree in a STEM discipline. The application process includes submitting a CV and cover letter by December 10th, 2025, and the start date is January 26th, 2026.

Benefits

Attractive pension scheme

26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure

Generous parental/adoption leave policy

Onsite childcare facilities

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 2:1 Honours Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related disciplines.
• Interest in project engineering, research and project management.
• Willingness to work in various rotational projects.

Responsibilities

• Work on real-world leading research and development projects.
• Receive hands-on training in battery manufacturing technologies.
• Complete rotations across synthesis scale-up, cell assembly, and characterization.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

2:1 Honours Degree in a STEM related discipline

Job description

Graduate Trainee Engineer (Battery Materials and Cells Group)

Position: x4 (111066-1125) – 2‑year graduate programme at Warwick Manufacturing Group.

About The Role

Launch your career at WMG, University of Warwick and work on real‑world leading international research and development projects within science, technology and engineering. Through the two year programme you will receive hands‑on training in both current industry practices and next‑generation technologies, including best practice and safety requirements for battery manufacturing. You will gain exposure to key stages of the cell value chain through rotational projects across synthesis scale‑up, electrode formulation, cell assembly, formation/aging, cycling protocols, and cell characterisation. Each rotation provides a unique experience designed to build critical skills for battery engineers. During the first year, rotations will typically last between 3 and 6 months, with opportunities to specialise in a chosen area in year two.

This specialist graduate pathway offers a diverse, high‑quality programme with opportunities to work in collaboration with industry and academic partners within a project engineering and applied research setting.

Flexible Working

• We will consider applications for employment on a part‑time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full‑time.

About You

We seek a minimum of a 2:1 Honours Degree in any STEM related degree discipline. We encourage applications from candidates with a degree in Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or a related discipline.

We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.

As a Graduate Engineer you will work on a range of projects, providing you with a firm grounding in the principles of project engineering, research and project management. Each rotational project will offer a unique experience. Some projects may be lab based, others may have more of a focus on research or development. During year one of the Programme, each project duration will last between 3 and 6 months.

Please visit our Graduate Development Programme page for more information: Graduate Development Programme

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

About The Department

The Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) is the largest department at the University of Warwick, with over 800 staff and nearly 3,000 students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in management, technology, and applied engineering. We are globally recognised for our world‑class research, innovative industry partnerships, and teaching excellence, and we are proud holders of the Athena SWAN Silver Award and the Institutional Silver Award. Find out more about the High Value Manufacturing Catapult centre, the Energy Innovation Centre and our range of undergraduate and apprenticeship degrees here.

About The University

We are a world‑leading research‑intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK. Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world‑leading or internationally excellent. Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

What We Offer

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Application Process

CLOSING DEADLINE: Wednesday 10th December 2025 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

Please submit your application by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV Should Include

• Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
• Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your Cover Letter Should Explain

• Your motivations for applying to the role.
• Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview. For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here.

• Interview Date: Week commencing 15th December 2025
• Start Date: 26th January 2026

Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick‑careers.tal.net) will be considered.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from under‑represented groups to apply. Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick and our awards and accreditations. We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

Safeguarding & DBS

• Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
• The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
• All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex‑Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction. Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.

Right to Work in the UK

If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK.

Job Description

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