Careers
Engineering and
Technology Fair
Wednesday 31 October
11am to 3pm
Lakeside Conference Centre
Contents
Welcome
More Services From The Careers Centre
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Organisations Attending
Associated British Foods
Accenture
Aero Engine Controls
AIESEC
Asidua
Capgemini
Coca Cola
CSC
Delcam
170 (Infrastructure Support) Engineer Group
E.ON
Graduate Advantage
Griffiths Waite Limited
HP
IBM
IMechE
Imperial Tobacco Group PLC
Marks & Spencer
Matchtech
Microsoft
Milkround
Mondelez
Morgan Advanced Materials
Network Rail
Packt Publishing
Phoebus Software
PwC
Sky
Sopra Group
TARGETjobs Engineering
Teach First
The Graduate Recruitment Bureau
Totaljobs
Yusen Logistics (UK) Ltd
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Welcome
Welcome to the Careers Centre Engineering and Technology Fair 2012.
This brand new fair gives you the opportunity to learn more about a diverse range of
engineering and technology careers.
It doesn’t matter whether you already know what you want to do, or if you are just starting to
think about what a career in engineering and technology has to offer, this event is for you. In
order for you to make the most of this event, it is a good idea to consider the following
points:
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Look through this brochure to find out which employers are attending and do some
research on their websites.
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Think about the questions you are going to ask, in particular, consider information
which you will need to help with your job application and prove your interest in the
company.
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Avoid asking questions such as “What does your company do?”
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Make a note of the names of the people you speak to—this may be a useful thing to
include later on your application or at interview.
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Arrive early if you can, before the crowds.
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Dress smartly—you don’t need to wear a suit but you are aiming to give the best
impression you can even now, so don’t go along wearing jeans with holes in or
shorts.
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Get your CV checked by a careers adviser in the Careers Centre before you go along
to the fair.
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Use proper English—don’t use text talk or slang.
Above all, enjoy the event and don’t be afraid to approach representatives – they want to
meet you! If you require any assistance at the Fair,
please just ask us anyone wearing a pink or
orange Careers hoodie. Alternatively, please
contact us in advance on 0121 204 4757 or
e-mail us at careers@aston.ac.uk
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More services from the Careers Centre
The Careers Centre has a wide range of information and resources to help you find out more
about a business and management career.
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Sector Briefings on a wide variety of industry sectors are available to take away in the
Careers Centre and also download here.
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Options Series are available to pick up within the centre for a number of different courses
and more are available to download here.
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A number of professional journals and publications containing information on career
sectors and placements are all available to take away in the Careers Centre.
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Occupational Files give information about various sectors alongside useful reference
books. Find out more about occupational research.
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Our loan library contains books on subjects such as CVs, enterprise, interviews, career
planning, psychometric testing, working abroad and many other useful topics to help you.
Browse titles and register for membership.
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Our online vacancies database, Aston Futures, often includes both graduate and
placement and work experience opportunities.
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The Careers Centre online events system, Aston Futures, contains details of all the
events taking place this autumn term, including other career fairs, employer drop-ins and
practice interviews.
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You can find us on Twitter and Facebook for up to date information about us and any
opportunities we hear about – @AstonCareers and Aston Careers.
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Our careers advisers can be seen for short appointments each day and appointments
can be booked in advance either in person, by telephone or online via Aston Futures
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Our website www.aston.ac.uk/careers contains lots of useful information to help you
research employers and secure a graduate job, year-long or summer placement or
internship.
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Vodcasts of career skills sessions on topics such as CVs and interviews may be found
on our website at Careers Workshop Videos
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Associated British Foods
Website address: www.abf-grocery-grads.com
Address: 42 Kings Hill Avenue, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4AJ
Company description: ABF is one of the biggest Food Manufacturers in the UK; it is also a
major international business with a turnover of £12.3bn and over 105,000 employees
working in 44 countries.
We are an FMCG business that requires our people to be adaptable, resilient, and are
comfortable working at pace in an ever changing environment.
Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: Approx 18
Internships or Work Experience Available:
Areas Recruiting Into: Supply Chain, Engineering, Technical, Marketing, Commercial
Sales Relevant Degree Disciplines: For Engineering – Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical
Engineering. All other schemes accepts degrees from all disciplines. Salary: £25,500 plus joining bonus
Method of Application: apply online via the website
Contact and E-mail for Applications: grocerygrads@abfoods.com
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Accenture
Website address: http://www.accenture.com/ukgraduates
Address: Graduate Recruitment, Accenture, 1 Plantation Place, 30 Fenchurch Street,
London EC3M 3BD Telephone: 0203 335 2947
Company description: Leader in Consulting, Outsourcing and Technology
Training: ACG Graduate Scheme
Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: Ongoing
recruitment, take on c. 300 graduates per year Internships or Work Experience Available: Horizons and Summer Internship Schemes
Areas Recruiting Into: ACG – TGP/Management Consulting, Strategy
Relevant Degree Disciplines: Any Degree
Salary: £31,500 starting salary + £10,000 sign-on bonus
Method of Application: first stage is online application
Contact and E-mail for Applications: http://www.accenture.com/ukgraduates
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Aero Engine Controls
Website address: http://www.aecgraduatecareers.com/
Address: Shaftmoor Lane, Birmingham. Moor Lane, Derby
Telephone: 0121 707 7111
Company description: We are Aero Engine Controls a key player in the aerospace
industry. Our unique expertise and state-of-the-art research, design, development and
manufacturing capabilities enable us to delivery safety-critical solutions that perform in the
harshest of environments.
We are committed to attracting, developing and motivating talented people who have the
drive, desire and determination to achieve in a fast-paced environment.
We provide a single solution for the design, manufacture, procurement, testing and support
of high integrity, harsh environment control systems, including safety critical software,
electronic, electrical and hydro-mechanical products.
We have a simple mission - to become the world's best provider of engine intelligence.
Whilst our core market is aerospace, AEC Applied Technologies provides our high integrity
control system solutions to a variety of demanding environments, including sea, land and
space.
Our unique expertise and state of the art research, development and manufacturing
capabilities make us only one of a few companies in the world who can be trusted to deliver
safety critical solutions to perform in the harshest of environments.
Training:
• Annual subscription to professional institution (e.g. I.Mech.E)
• A mentor to oversee your training and development
• A placement programme to offer a wide exposure to a variety of departments within
the company
• Engineering graduates will follow a programme accredited by the I.Mech.E, I.E.T and
R.AeS
• Finance, Purchasing and HR graduates will receive support to their relevant
professional body qualifications i.e. CIMA, CIPS, CIPD
• Support is offered for training in personal development such as Presentation Skills
and Programme Management
• Guaranteed role in the business after 12-18 months on the graduate scheme
Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: 120
Internships or Work Experience Available: 12 month Industrial placements.
Areas Recruiting Into:
• Electronics • Mechanical • Systems • Software • Supply Chain • Manufacturing • Air Worthiness • Stress Engineering Relevant Degree Disciplines: : Candidates should be studying for a degree in the
relevant subject e.g. - Mechanical; Electronic; Systems and Control; Manufacturing;
Computer Science; Software or Aeronautical, Finance, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain
Salary: Check website for details in September 2013
Method of Application: Via website http://www.aecgraduatecareers.com/
Contact and E-mail for Applications: aec.hr@aeroenginecontrols.com
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AIESEC
Website address: http://aiesec.co.uk/local/aston OR https://www.aiesec.org/
Address: AIESEC Aston Office, Aston St, Birmingham B4 7ET OR
Main Office AIESEC UK, 29-31 Cowper Street, London EC2A 4AT Company Description: AIESEC is an international platform for young people to explore and
develop their leadership potential in order to have a positive impact in society. Our platform
enables organisations to interact and to source high potential university students and recent
graduates from all over the world through to experience our exchange program with a huge
variety of different placements and opportunities.
Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: In flux
Internships or Work Experience Available: Over 10,000 total placements.
Areas Recruiting Into: Variety including; process engineering, chemical engineering,
environmental engineering, telecommunications engineering and huge other variety. Relevant Degree Disciplines: We accept a variety of degree disciplines as with the huge
range of opportunities most are relevant. Salary: Depends on individual placement.
Method of Application: Online application, in university interview, membership payment,
placement searching then placement skype interview. Contact and E-mail for Applications: http://www.aiesec.co.uk/students/go-global-form any
questions to goglobal@Aiesecaston.com
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Asidua
Website address: www.asidua.com
Address: 10 Weavers Court, Belfast BT12 5GH
Telephone: 028 9072 5000
Company description: Software Development and Services Consultancy
Training: Ongoing technology and soft skills training for all employees
Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: 2
Internships or Work Experience Available: Full-time, permanent Graduate Software
Engineer positions Areas Recruiting Into: Software development
Relevant Degree Disciplines: Computer Science, Software Engineering
Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package
Method of Application: Via online application form, available from
http://www.asidua.com/portal/careers/current-vacancies/ Contact and E-mail for Applications: recruitment@asidua.com
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Capgemini
Website address: www.uk.capgemini.com/careers
Address: 1 Forge End, Woking, Surrey, GU21 4RR
Company description: With more than 125,000 people in 44 countries, Capgemini is one of
the world’s foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services. The
Group reported 2012 global revenues of EUR 10.3 billion. Together with its clients,
Capgemini creates and delivers business and technology solutions that fit their needs and
drive the results they want. A deeply multicultural organisation, Capgemini has developed its
own way of working, the Collaborative Business Experience™, and draws on Rightshore®,
its worldwide delivery model.
Our Technology Consulting programme will give you exposure to an unparalleled range of
cutting-edge technologies, prestigious clients and varied business sectors from practically
your first day.
Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: 100
Internships or Work Experience Available: No
Areas Recruiting Into: Technology – Business Analysis, Software Engineering, Project
Management, Business Development Relevant Degree Disciplines: All Salary: Package £27,000
Method of Application: on line via www.uk.capgemini.com/careers
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Coca Cola
Website address: www.cokecce.com/careers
Address: Enterprises House, Bakers Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1EZ
Company description: From a secret recipe to a bold idea and very proud traditions we
build the future. Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) manufactures, distributes, sells and markets
some of the world’s best brands in non-alcoholic beverages. We are a part of Coca-Cola
Enterprises, Inc, the leading Western European marketer, distributor, and producer of bottled
and canned liquid non-alcoholic refreshment and the world’s third-largest independent CocaCola bottler. Some of the brands you will find in our portfolio are Coca-Cola®, Fanta®,
Powerade®, Glaceau vitaminwater®, Monster® and Capri-Sun®. Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: 2
Internships or Work Experience Available: none
Areas Recruiting Into: Finance, Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing, HR Relevant Degree Disciplines: Varies by programme Salary: Approx £27000
Method of Application: via careers site www.cokecce.com/careers
Contact and E-mail for Applications: www.cokecce.com/careers
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CSC
Website address: www.cscgraduates.co.uk
Telephone: 07717 697 910
Company description: World’s leading independent IT services company
Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: 25
Internships or Work Experience Available: Industrial Placements Available
Areas Recruiting Into: Business, Consulting, Technology, Finance and HR
Relevant Degree Disciplines: All considered
Salary: £26,500
Method of Application: online www.cscgraduates.co.uk
Contact and E-mail for Applications: please refer to website www.cscgraduates.co.uk
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Delcam
Website address: www.delcam.com/careers
Address: Delcam, Talbot Way, Small Heath Business Park, Birmingham. B10 0HJ
Telephone: 0121 766 5544
Company description: Delcam is a world-leading developer and supplier of advanced
CADCAM software and the largest developer of product development software in the
UK. With more than 40,000 customers in 80 countries we are a truly international company
with many household names such as Nike, Boeing, and Mattel as clients.
Training: All graduates and placements receive intensive training; for developers that will
be in Delcam’s primary programming language, C++, and for engineers it will be in Delcam
extensive range of CADCAM products.
Following the initial training courses you will begin a series of rotations around the different
teams at Delcam. Developers will gain experience in working in up to five different
development teams, growing your knowledge and expertise by working alongside
experienced Delcam software engineers across our broad range of CADCAM products.
Engineers will get the opportunity to rotate around the different departments at Delcam
covering Training, Support, Professional Services, and Product Marketing. Again
maximising the range of skills you will learn during your time with us.
Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: 24 (12 permanent,
12 internships)
Internships or Work Experience Available: 12 (6 summer, 6 one year)
Areas Recruiting Into: Software Development, Application Engineering
Relevant Degree Disciplines: IT, Maths, Physics, Engineering
Salary: Competitive
Method of Application: CV to jobs@delcam.com
Contact and E-mail for Applications: Mrs Rossi Georgiva (jobs@delcam.com)
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170 (Infrastructure Support) Engineer Group
Website address: www.army.mod.uk/join
Telephone: 08456008080
Company description: 170 (Infrastructure Support) Engineer Group are a nationally
recruited team of surveyors, estimators, draughtsmen, geologists and many more skilled
professionals. They come together as part of the Territorial Army to take on some of the
most demanding projects the Army has to offer, such as Camp Bastion, a military base the
size of Reading. A team of TA Royal Engineers were responsible for the design and
construction of the ‘city in the sand’, and they’re still involved in its continued development.
Other benefits include:
• High profile projects in the UK and overseas alongside your civilian career
• Leadership and life skills transferable into civilian career
• Challenges, new friends, adventurous training and sport
• Getting paid for the time you spend training with us
• Working closely with the regular Army as part of an integrated force
Visit our stand to find out more or search 'Army Jobs'
Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: Various
Areas Recruiting Into: Various Relevant Degree Disciplines: All Salary: Officers start at £24,971
Method of Application: Online – search Army Jobs www.army.mod.uk/join
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E.ON
Website address: www.eon-uk.com/graduates
Company description: As one of the UK’s top energy companies, our aim is to create more
innovative energy services and technologies. That demands original thinking and no matter
what your role, you’ll be helping to drive change and protect all our futures. Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: 12
Internships or Work Experience Available: 48 week placements
Areas Recruiting Into: We have a wide range Graduate Schemes and 48 week
Undergraduate Placements that we are recruiting for this year, covering everything from
Science and Engineering, Exploration and Production, right through to Customer Operations
Leadership, IT, Finance, Sales and Marketing, International Business Management and HR.
Relevant Degree Disciplines: The minimum degree classification we accept is a 2:1 or
equivalent. For some roles, a Masters level qualification or equivalent is required. Some
roles are discipline specific (i.e. Engineering, Sales and Marketing, International Business
Management and HR Schemes), though some are open. Please visit our website or come
and see us for more information.
Salary: Varies by scheme, starting salary is £27,796 plus a £1,500 welcome bonus
Method of Application: Online www.eon-uk.com/graduates
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Graduate Advantage
Website address: www.graduateadvantage.co.uk
Address: c/o SW308 Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, B4 7ET
Telephone: 0121 204 4767
Company description: We know that experience is key to standing out in today’s
competitive job market. Graduate Advantage is here to help you make the most of your skills
with career enhancing internships!
Our graduate internships are paid and can vary in length up to 12 months enabling you to
get the experience you need for your career. Internships are available in all sectors of
business across the West Midlands, including: Business, Marketing, Engineering, IT, Sales,
Design, Management and many, many more.
Interested?
Sign up now at www.graduateadvantage.co.uk to see our latest internship offerings.
Once there, you can apply for specific internships and you can also put yourself in one of our
candidate pools, showing us your interest in a variety of sectors. As well as sign up for new
job alerts direct to your inbox.
If you need any further information relating to our services, feel free to email us at
enquiries@graduateadvantage.co.uk – we’d love to hear from you!
Funded and supported by a consortium of West Midlands’ Universities, Graduate Advantage
is a unique one stop shop to finding your perfect intern. Graduate Advantage is based at
Aston University and part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Training: Varies with each internship.
Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: N/A
Internships or Work Experience Available: Paid Internships
Areas Recruiting Into: Engineering, IT, Technology
Relevant Degree Disciplines: All degree disciplines
Salary: Minimum of £6.90 per hour
Method of Application: Register at www.graduateadvantage.co.uk and apply directly to
internships Contact and E-mail for Applications: enquiries@graduateadvantage.co.uk
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Griffiths Waite Limited
Website address: www.griffiths-waite.co.uk
Address: Centre City, 5-7 Hill Street, Birmingham, B5 4UA
Telephone: 0121 643 4300
Company description: Griffiths Waite specialise in developing solutions that are
unique to each client. By aligning / designing business processes and information
systems, we help our clients gain competitive leadership advantage—delivering results
in an accelerated time frame.
The applications we develop range from departmental systems for 10’s of users to
corporate applications running globally supporting 2000+ users.
We have specialised in Oracle technology since our inception in 1994 and we are now
recognised as one of the foremost authorities in Oracle Fusion Middleware.
As Oracle’s leading multi award winning SOA, BPM and Web 2.0 partner we have ambitious
plans for growth. From our headquarters in Birmingham we service a nationwide, cross
industry, customer base providing our staff the flexibility of office, on-site and hybrid working
enabling the perfect match of work-life balance vs ambitious career progression. Training:
Our commitment to Placement Students and Graduates
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Conduct regular appraisals – outlining personal goals and objectives to progress
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Invest time in R&D and Training – to keep your skills relevant and state of the art
A structured training programme – 2-3 months in duration designed to provide
both business and technical skills aligned with software development
Provide a range of stimulating and challenging projects to work on – Your
assignments will become more challenging and involve more responsibility as your
experience grows
Provide a blend of office and client site consultancy – It is understood that 5
days a week away from home is not for everyone, our model allows for levels of
flexibility to help manage your ‘work/life’ balance including being office based.
To reward performance and achievement – As your skills and career progresses
Griffiths Waite will look to reward and promote accordingly Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: 8
Internships or Work Experience Available: 12 Month Industrial Placement and Full Time
Graduate Positions Areas Recruiting Into: Computer Software Engineering, Business Analysis and Software
Testing Relevant Degree Disciplines: Computer Science, Software Development, Business
Computing Salary: Up To £25,000
Method of Application: Email of CV and Covering letter outlining what you could offer to
Griffiths Waite Contact and E-mail for Applications: Ian.heathcock@griffiths-waite.co.uk
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HP
Website address: www.hp.co.uk/jobs
Company description: What do you think about when you hear the name HP? Is it
printers? Laptops? Maybe it’s Beats Audio™? Most people do. It’s understandable – these
are our products people see every day.
But what about the other sides to HP? The side that helps the MOD get a 3D view of a
battlefield? The side that brings a kung fu panda to life or changes the way people see and
interact with the world? We’re a multi-faceted company. Join one of our graduate or intern
schemes and you’ll see them all. Training: Our global workforce is currently around 325,000. In order to maintain our status
as a world-leader in technology, we know that training and structured development are
essential for every one of them. When you join HP, you’ll start with our on-boarding training,
where you’ll learn about the company, the business and your role – giving you an
understanding of where you fit in our organisation. Your training will vary, depending upon
your role but could include coaching from mentors and managers, tutorials, specialised
programmes and ‘off-site’ day or residential courses. Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: TBC
Internships or Work Experience Available: There are internships available
Relevant Degree Disciplines:
Salary: £25,000 plus £3,000 signing on bonus
Method of Application: Online at www.hp.co.uk/jobs
Contact and E-mail for Applications: www.hp.co.uk/jobs
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IBM
Website address: www.ibm.com/jobs/uk
Address: IBM United Kingdom Limited, PO Box 41, North Harbour, Portsmouth, Hampshire
PO6 3AU (mail) Telephone: 023 9256 1000
Company description: IBM and innovation have always been great partners. Over the last
100 years, IBM has worked to make technology faster, more effective and more accessible.
Today, we’re focused on how we can make the planet a better place to work and live, by
creating systems that improve people’s lives. Systems that can make energy grids more
effective, improve water management, make healthcare more affordable and transform the
global supply chain.
IBM employ talented, smart people in almost every area, in just about every country, so no
matter where your talents and aspirations lie, it’s not hard to find like-minded people who
share your interests. At IBM graduates will gain knowledge and experience like nowhere
else.
You’ll also be challenged and supported to achieve everything you want in your career. And
you’ll find everything you need to build the kind of career you want. But it’s up to you how it
goes. You’ll be the one in charge, putting forward your ideas, taking on responsibilities and
making choices about how you get the job done.
To make sure graduates get exactly the help and skills they need, IBM provide targeted
training that includes a range of opportunities – from a formal mentoring programme and
tailored skills and career development to peer support and professional development
through monthly forums and the IBM volunteering programme.
So it’s no wonder we’ve been voted ‘Graduate Employer of Choice for IT’ at The Times
Graduate Recruitment Awards time and time again. Quite an achievement – but nothing
compared to the great things our people go on to accomplish. Training: To make sure you get exactly the help and skills you need, we provide targeted
training that includes a range of opportunities - from a formal mentoring program and career
development to peer support and professional development.
Whatever your question or training needs, you'll have some of the best brains in the
business to consult: a worldwide collaboration of resources, experience and expertise that
will help you achieve what you know you are capable of – and perhaps even more. Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: Approximately 100150
Internships or Work Experience Available:
Information Technology Industrial Placement
The best thing – at IBM, trust us, we know technology. We provide companies around the
world in every industry with the best technology services available. So this is a chance to
learn from the best of the best.
What you’ll do – web design, problem diagnosis, database development, technical project
management… there’s loads to get involved in. Whatever role you take, you’re likely to be
designing, implementing and maintaining technical solutions for our clients.
Your degree subject – any, but you must have a keen interest in both business and
technology, and be aware of current trends. Areas Recruiting Into: Technology
Relevant Degree Disciplines: We accept all degrees
Salary: £30,000+
Method of Application: Online via http://www-05.ibm.com/employment/uk/graduateprogrammes/technology/index.shtml Contact and E-mail for Applications: graduate@uk.ibm.com
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IMechE
Website address: www.imeche.org
Address: Institution of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London,
SW1H 9JJ Telephone: 0207 3046970
Company description: Professional Engineering Institution
Training: The IMechE offers a range of Engineering and soft skills training, more information
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Imperial Tobacco Group PLC
Website address: http://www.imperialtobaccograds.com/
Address: Imperial Tobacco Group PLC, PO Box 244, Upton Road, Bristol BS99 7UJ
Telephone: +44 (0)117 963 6636
Company description: We’re a multi-national tobacco company with around 37,000 people
in over 160 markets. Our strategy focuses on delivering high quality sustainable sales
growth, whilst effectively managing our costs and cash flows. Our success is built around our
differentiated approach; applying our in-depth consumer understandings to realise the
potential of our total tobacco portfolio.
Our comprehensive and versatile portfolio of brands and products gives us strong
representation in all tobacco products and across all price segments. We have international
strength in cigarette, we are the world leaders in fine cut tobacco, papers and cigars. Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: don’t have a set
number but base this on if they find suitable candidates then will hire accordingly Internships or Work Experience Available: No
Areas Recruiting Into: Global Engineering, Group Manufacturing, Product Science,
Product development, Business Functions (finance, marketing, HR, corporate affairs, supply
chain, sales) Relevant Degree Disciplines: All
Salary: Your offer and package will be subject to the local terms and conditions of
employment in the country that you start your career with us. We provide an attractive and
competitive base salary and package. Method of Application: To register your interest please visit
https://apply.imperialtobaccograds.com/registerinterest2014/CandidateLogin.aspx?cookieCh
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Marks & Spencer
Website address: www.marksandspencergrads.com
Company description: With programmes ranging from Retail Management through to IT,
Logistics, Buying and beyond, each M&S graduate has access to the amazing, exciting and
incredible opportunities and experiences we offer. You could be spotting today’s trends and
turning them into tomorrow’s reality, refining retail channels and enhancing shopping
experiences, or developing the products and services we offer. Whatever area you choose,
you’ll have unique opportunities to be the best you can be – for yourself and the business.
What’s more, you’ll be an important part of building the future of one of Britain’s best-loved
brands.
Internships or Work Experience Available: yes
Areas Recruiting Into: Retail Management, Buying, E-Commerce, Food Technology, HR,
IT, Logistics, Marketing, Merchandising, Product Design, Product Technology, Textiles. Relevant Degree Disciplines: all.
Salary: £23,500 - £28,000
Method of Application: The first thing we’ll ask you to do is complete our online application
form, which includes a number of selection exercises. It’s designed to give us an idea of
whether you'd enjoy, and be a good fit for, a managerial role. It may include verbal reasoning
exercises, numerical tests plus a personality questionnaire. If you do well, we’ll soon be in
touch to invite you to attend a one-day assessment centre.
Contact and E-mail for Applications: www.marksandspencergrads.com
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Matchtech
Website address: www.matchtech.com/graduates
Address: 1450 Parkway, Solent Business Park, Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 7AF
Telephone: 01489 884385
Company description: Matchtech is the UK’s number 1 Engineering Recruitment Agency.
We offer graduate opportunities for both contract and permanent employment across a
variety of technical sectors.
Our specialist areas include: Automotive, Aerospace, Marine, Infrastructure, Technology,
Energy and Science.
Our experienced teams of consultants are well placed to advise on employment prospects,
matching your experience and aspirations with the needs of key clients. We have
opportunities across the UK and recruit for large and small companies alike.
In the last year we placed over 400 recent graduates into various roles across the UK.
Matchtech is dedicated to quality and professionalism and we are members of both the
Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and the Association of Graduate
Recruiters (AGR).
To register and for more details about Matchtech and our vacancies please visit us at
www.matchtech.com/graduates or contact our specialist consultants on 01489 898989.
Training: Dependent on company
Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: Around 400
graduate vacancies filled per year
Internships or Work Experience Available: Sandwich year placements available with our
on-site Matchtech Engineering Services team in Whiteley, Fareham. Areas Recruiting Into: Automotive, Aerospace, Marine, Infrastructure, Technology, Energy
and Science. Relevant Degree Disciplines: All engineering, science or IT related courses
Salary: Various
Method of Application: Apply for vacancies at www.matchtech.com/graduates
Contact and E-mail for Applications: info@matchtech.com
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Microsoft
Website address: http://careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/gb/gradhome.aspx
Address: Microsoft Campus, Thames Valley Park, Reading, RG6 1WG
Telephone: +442078328380
Company description: Big ideas have always been the heart and soul of Microsoft. Since
launching in 1975, we’ve developed a portfolio of ground-breaking products and services –
from Xbox, Skype and Bing to MSN, Windows Phone and Windows 8. Today, if you’re a
talented graduate, you can help lead us into an exciting new era of technology and be a part
of the world’s greatest startup.
As we evolve into a devices and services company, the opportunity to stretch existing skills
and build new ones is there for the taking. Your thoughts, ideas and experiences will all be
welcomed, valued and rewarded. And you’ll also benefit from being part of a business that’s
creating new technologies that change the way the world works, lives, plays and learns. Internships or Work Experience Available: Microsoft runs an award-winning one year
placement scheme for undergraduates Areas Recruiting Into: The Microsoft Academy for College Hires (MACH) scheme provides
graduates with the perfect platform to launch their career. With opportunities to work is
Sales, Technical, Business Consulting or Project Management roles, our graduates will work
on major projects from day one. Microsoft also runs an award-winning one year placement
scheme for undergraduates. Out interns can spend their year in any number of areas and
can apply directly to various roles including Project Management & Business Consulting,
Business Operations, Data Analyst, Finance, Game Production, Art, Design & User
Research, Human Resources & Citizenship, Journalism & Editorial Support, Marketing,
Public Relations & Internal Communications, Sales and Software Development & Technical
Consulting. Relevant Degree Disciplines: All degree disciplines
Salary: 34700 for graduates; 16000 for undergraduates.
Method of Application: Apply online at:
http://careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/gb/gradhome.aspx Contact and E-mail for Applications: +442078328380; studhelp@microsoft.com
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Milkround
Website address: www.milkround.com
Address: Milkround online, NI Supply Company Ltd, PO BOX 151, Fleet House, Cygnet
Park, Hampton, Peterborough, PE7 8YT Telephone: 0203 003 4053
Company description: UK’s number 1 graduate recruitment website
Internships or Work Experience Available: Many opportunities with different companies
Areas Recruiting Into: Multiple engineering sectors Method of Application: Online www.milkround.com
Contact and E-mail for Applications: Visit website www.milkround.com
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Mondelez
Website address: http://www.mondelezukgraduates.co.uk
Address: Head Office: Cadbury House, Sanderson Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1DH
Company description: We’re one of the world’s biggest snacking companies, with
products in 165 countries and iconic brands such as Cadbury, Oreo and Kenco.
We’re the best of big and small.
On the one hand, we’re a global snacking powerhouse. We market products in 165
countries. We employ 110,000 people worldwide. And we enjoy annual net revenues of $35
billion.
At the same time though, we’re quick and nimble and never afraid to make a bold decision.
We go out of our way to hear everyone’s point of view and we develop local roots wherever
we go.
When it comes to big and small, we really are the best of both worlds.
The world’s biggest new start-up
We launched the company in October 2012, but the brands you know and love have been
around much longer. Names like Cadbury, Oreo, Toblerone, Trebor, Kenco and
Philadelphia. Iconic brands that have made us number one globally in biscuits, chocolate,
candy and powdered beverages, and number two in coffee and gum.
When you get right down to it, we’re all about creating delicious moments of joy for people all
around the world. How could we not be? ‘Monde’ comes from the Latin word for ‘world’ and
‘delez’ is another way of saying ‘delicious’.
Internships or Work Experience Available: Yes
Areas Recruiting Into: Engineering
Relevant Degree Disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Production or Chemical
Engineering Salary: £27,000 plus you also get a fantastic graduate joining bonus!
Method of Application: Online application followed by online numerical and verbal tests. If
successful you will then have a telephone interview and then a face-to-face. The final stage
is an assessment centre. Contact and E-mail for Applications: earlycareersenquiries@mdlz.co.uk
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Morgan Advanced Materials
Website address: www.morganadvancedmaterials.com
Address: Quadrant, High Street ,Slough, SL4 1LP
Telephone: 01753837000
Company description: Morgan Advanced Materials plc is an advanced materials technology company that provides highly engineered solutions to its chosen markets. Morgan Advanced Materials has a global presence with operations in more than 50 countries. From medical instruments, aerospace, power generation and satellite communications, to body armour, trains and fire protection systems, Morgan Advanced materials products are fundamental components or enabling technologies for many of the modern world’s sophisticated products. Training: ¼ training programmes leading to an ILM and IOSCH qualification
Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: 10
Internships or Work Experience Available: 6
Areas Recruiting Into: R&D, Operations, Sales Engineer
Relevant Degree Disciplines: Mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, medical, materials
engineering Salary: £26,500
Method of Application: Apply on line at www.morganadvancedmaterials.com/careers
Contact and E-mail for Applications: morgan.graduates@morganplc.com
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Network Rail
Website address: www.networkrail.co.uk/graduates
Address: The Quadrant : MK, Elder Gate, Milton Keynes. MK9 1EN
Company description: Network Rail is an organisation that prides itself on
providing an integral service to Britain by running, operating, maintaining and
investing in the entire railway infrastructure, which dates back to 1825.
With multi £billions of investment and a diverse workforce of 34,000, we attend to over
22,000 miles of track, 40,000 bridges and tunnels, own over 8,000 commercial properties
and help facilitate over 4 million passenger journeys…every day. Therefore, if you are a
graduate who is serious about development on their program, Network Rail want to expose
you to the cutting edge projects and exciting infrastructure developments taking place
nationwide. Internships or Work Experience Available: No. Only Industrial Placements
Areas Recruiting Into: Finance, IT, Project Management, General Management, Strategic
Planning, Property (Quantity Surveying), Civil/Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Relevant Degree Disciplines: Engineering (ICE, IET or IMechE accredited degree).
Property (RICS accredited) Salary: £26,500
Method of Application: Online applications www.networkrail.co.uk/graduates
Contact and E-mail for Applications: enquiry@networkrailgraduates.co.uk / 0845 601 4228
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Packt Publishing
Website address: www.packtpub.com
Address: 35, Livery Street, Birmingham B3 2PB
Telephone: 0121 2656484
Company description: Packt Publishing is a young, ground-breaking computer book
publishing company with a large and fast-growing online customer base. With a highly
ranked website and innovating constantly into new business areas, we are at the cuttingedge of digital publishing, web marketing and e-commerce development. Training: Structured training programme
Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: 15
Internships or Work Experience Available: N
Areas Recruiting Into: IT Publishing
Relevant Degree Disciplines: IT, Engineering,
Salary: up to £20,000
Method of Application: Email CV and covering letter
Contact and E-mail for Applications: patriciaw@packtpub.com
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Phoebus Software
Website address: www.phoebus.co.uk
Address: Radcliffe House, Blenheim Court, Solihull, West Midlands B91 2AA
Telephone: 0845 618 7070
Company description: Software Development for the financial services market.
Training: a two year training programme for graduate entrants
Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: 5
Internships or Work Experience Available: Hopefully in 2014 but will be 1 or 2 maximum.
Areas Recruiting Into: Computer Programming
Relevant Degree Disciplines: Computer Science primarily but Mathematics and Science
possibilities. Salary: £16-£20k plus benefits
Method of Application: Via the company careers web-site www.phoebus.co.uk
Contact and E-mail for Applications: Roy Day; Human Resources Manager
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PwC
Website address: http://www.pwc.co.uk/careers
Company description: We're one of the world's leading professional services
organisations. From 158 countries, we advise some of the most successful organisations,
entrepreneurs and private businesses.
Technology transforms businesses. But only if they know how to harness it. That’s why
technology expertise is so in demand. It covers everything from IT strategy, architecture and
design to enterprise applications, sourcing, project management and IT operations. That, in
a nutshell, is what Technology at PwC is all about.
Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: More than 100
Internships or Work Experience Available: 6 week summer internships, 11 month
undergraduate work placements Areas Recruiting Into: Technology Assurance, Technology Consulting, Forensic
Technology Solutions Relevant Degree Disciplines: All degree disciplines welcome Salary: Competitive
Method of Application: Online http://www.pwc.co.uk/careers
Contact and E-mail for Applications:
http://www.pwc.co.uk/careers/student/applying/applying.jhtml
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Sky
Website address: www.skygraduates.com
Company description: At Sky, we believe in delivering brilliant results so we’re looking for
graduates who are creative thinkers, commercial and customer focused and able to keep
pace in a fast moving, innovative business. In return, we’re well-known for giving Graduates
excellent training and an exciting start to their working life. We’re also proud to be a Times
Top 100 employer and recently came 4th in The Job Crowd overall Top 100 Companies for
Graduates to work for.
We are committed to doing the right thing and making a positive difference in society through
our Bigger Picture team with projects such as Sky Skills Studios, Sky Rainforest Rescue and
Sky Living for Sport.
We’re always looking for ways to improve. That spirit has made us what we are today, and it
will drive us to become what we want to be tomorrow. At Sky, we believe in better.
Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: 40
Internships or Work Experience Available: Yes
Areas Recruiting Into: We recruit in a number of different business areas including
Technology, Software Engineering, Management, Finance, and Marketing. Please view our
website for the full list of areas we are recruiting into. Relevant Degree Disciplines: All degrees considered Salary: Competitive
Method of Application: Online application via www.skygraduates.com
Contact and E-mail for Applications: www.graduate.recruitment@bskyb.com
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Sopra Group
Website address: http://www.sopragroup.co.uk/
Address: Sopra Group, 30 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh, EH4 2HS
Telephone: 0131 332 3311
Company description: A leader in the European consulting and IT services market with
experience in delivering IT solutions to major public and private sector clients, Sopra Group
have a workforce of over 1000 across the UK and Ireland and, as a Group, a total workforce
of over 16,000 across Europe.
Sopra Group provides a complete range of Consultancy, Delivery and Support Services,
allowing us to offer clients specific areas of expertise, or full end-to-end solutions. We have
a strong partnership ethic, working closely with clients to align their IT and business strategy.
We have been supporting organisations through efficiency-led change at a strategic,
operational and technical level for over two decades. Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: 50
Internships or Work Experience Available: TBC
Areas Recruiting Into: IT, with training programmes available in Java, Microsoft, Oracle,
SAS, Security and Testing Relevant Degree Disciplines: Computer Science/Information Technology/Software
Engineering/Mathematics/Statistics/Physics/OperationalResearch/Business
Intelligence/Actuarial Science/Risk/Economics/Business,& Geography Salary: £23,000 - £26,000
Method of Application: Register your CV and details on our careers portal http://www.sopragroup.co.uk/careers/permanent.htm Contact and E-mail for Applications: graduate@uk.sopragroup.com
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TARGETjobs Engineering
Website address: www.targetjobsengineering.co.uk
Address: GTI Media Ltd., The Fountain Building, Howbery Park, Benson Lane, Wallingford,
Oxfordshire, OX10 8BA Telephone: 01491 828 925
Company description: Graduate Recruitment
Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: Multiple
Internships or Work Experience Available: Multiple
Areas Recruiting Into: Various
Relevant Degree Disciplines: Various
Salary: Varies
Method of Application: Online at www.targetjobsengineering.co.uk
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Teach First
Website address: http://graduates.teachfirst.org.uk
Address: Teach First, 4 More London Riverside, London, SE1 2AU
Telephone: 020 3117 2387
Company description: How much you achieve in life should not be determined by how
much your parents earn. Yet in the UK, it usually is. We believe in the power of education to
change this. We are an education charity working with others to give every child the right to
a decent education. We train people with leadership potential to be inspirational teachers in
schools in low-income communities across the country. While transforming the lives of
young people in schools around the country, Teach First helps graduates to dramatically
enhance their own career potential, in schools and elsewhere, and become part of a
movement that is effecting profound change throughout the UK.
Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: 1,500
Internships or Work Experience Available: Yes – Insight Programme
Areas Recruiting Into: Teaching
Relevant Degree Disciplines: All
Salary: Competitive
Method of Application: Online
Contact and E-mail for Applications: Nicola Evans nevans@teachfirst.org.uk
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The Graduate Recruitment Bureau
Website address: www.grb.uk.com
Address: 4 Clifton Mews, Clifton Hill, Brighton BN1 3HR
Telephone: 01273 325 775
Company description: The Graduate Recruitment Bureau is a niche recruitment agency
specialising in placing graduates into graduate jobs. We provide a free career matchmaking
service for students and graduates.
The GRB has a team of consultants who will inform you about relevant graduate vacancies,
offer industry advice and guide you through your applications to get the graduate career you
deserve. Training: We help graduates in the application process
Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: 100+
Internships or Work Experience Available: Mostly graduate jobs
Areas Recruiting Into: Across industries
Relevant Degree Disciplines: STEM subjects, and others
Salary: £18000 - £35000+
Method of Application: Online www.grb.uk.com
Contact and E-mail for Applications: Any questions info@grb.uk.com
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Totaljobs
Website address: www.totaljobs.com/graduate
Company description: Totaljobs is a graduate targeted job board focused on helping you
find your perfect role after completing your studies. As an industry expert we attract a wide
range of recruiters and companies who offer a variety of graduate and entry level roles within
a diverse range of industry sectors throughout the UK. Our site is also a useful hub for
information and advice around graduate careers, CV and interviews to help you stand out
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Yusen Logistics (UK) Ltd
Website address: www.eur.yusen-logistics.com
Address: 1 Oakwood Court, Little Oak Drive, Annesley, Nottinghamshire, NG15 0DR.
Telephone: 01623 885000
Company description: Logistics Services Provider.
Total Number of Engineering and Technology Vacancies This Year: 3 Logistics
Operations Graduate Trainee opportunities. Internships or Work Experience Available: Potential internship placement available.
Areas Recruiting Into: Operations – Graduate Programme includes placements in
Warehousing, Transport, Pharmaceutical operations, International Freight Forwarding,
Solution Design. Relevant Degree Disciplines: Transport & Logistics
Salary: £25k
Method of Application: CV and covering letter
Contact and E-mail for Applications: www.recruitment@uk.yusen-logistics.com
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