Graduate Trainee Engineer x4 (110450-1125)

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

Job summary

A distinguished university in Coventry is seeking Graduate Trainee Engineers to join its two-year program. This role offers unique project rotations across diverse teams in science, technology, and engineering. Candidates should possess a minimum of a 2:1 Honours Degree in any STEM field. The position rewards with a competitive graduate salary and the opportunity to gain a PGCert and recognized project management qualification. Flexible working arrangements may be available.

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 a STEM discipline.
• Willingness to rotate across projects and teams.
• Ability to engage in lab-based and research projects.

Responsibilities

• Work on a range of projects to gain project engineering experience.
• Complete up to three project rotations in year one.
• Engage in a long-term project in year two.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Analytical skills

Project management

Research skills

Education

2:1 Honours Degree in STEM

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Maths, Physics, Project Management, Chemistry, or Statistics

Job description

Graduate Trainee Engineer x4 (110450-1125)

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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. Our two‑year programme will provide you with the maximum exposure to different teams and experiences as you rotate across projects at WMG. You will complete up to three project rotations in year one, and a long‑term project in year two. You will experience first‑hand, the potential of our work and discover where your own interests and skills lie.

You will earn a competitive graduate salary as an employee of WMG and gain valuable professional experience, including opportunities to become an innovator in the world of science, technology and engineering, developing the brightest ideas that will shape our future by working closely with leading academic and industry partners on real‑world research and development projects. Alongside this, you will also work towards achieving a PGCert, as well as a recognised project management qualification.

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, Computer Science, Maths, Physics, Project Management, Chemistry, or Statistics. This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa.

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.

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. Find out more about the Energy Innovation Centre. Find out more about 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/.

How to Apply

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

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. For more information, see here. We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

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 underrepresented groups to apply.

Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick. Find out more about 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.

Job Description

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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.