Engineering Leadership Trainee - Fast-Track Graduate Program

Warburtons Limited; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in the UK is offering a two-year graduate engineering programme that includes rotations across Central Engineering, Manufacturing Excellence, and Site Engineering. Ideal candidates will have a 2:1 honours degree in Engineering and a desire to take on leadership roles. The programme emphasizes hands-on experience and supports your career growth with ongoing development opportunities. Successful applicants will enjoy benefits such as profit sharing, pension contributions, and health well-being support.

Benefits

Discretionary profit share

Award winning pension scheme with company contributions of 7%

Life assurance

Discounts on products

Investment in personal development

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• A 2:1 honours degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, Electronic, Mechatronics, or a closely related discipline.
• Ideally, a one‑year industrial placement.
• Geographical mobility for rotations across the UK.
• Full UK Driving license.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a two‑year structured national rotational programme.
• Engage in various engineering tasks across Central Engineering, Manufacturing Excellence, and Site Engineering.
• Receive dedicated support throughout the programme.

Skills

Resilience

Strong communication skills

Analytical capability

Problem-solving capability

Proactive mindset

Ability to collaborate

Education

2:1 honours degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

A leading food company in the UK is offering a two-year graduate engineering programme that includes rotations across Central Engineering, Manufacturing Excellence, and Site Engineering. Ideal candidates will have a 2:1 honours degree in Engineering and a desire to take on leadership roles. The programme emphasizes hands-on experience and supports your career growth with ongoing development opportunities. Successful applicants will enjoy benefits such as profit sharing, pension contributions, and health well-being support.