Job Information
Leidos Technical Graduate in Whiteley, United Kingdom
Description
Technical Graduate – Rotation based
Technical Graduate Programme
Programme information and details.
Leidos UK, a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, government, safety and security, and transportation. To make all of this happen we need diverse and best in class technology talent and professionals to ensure the continuation of our business success.
We are looking for innovative, passionate, and ambitious graduates to join our Technical Graduate Programme. Our programmes are designed with our core values – integrity, innovation, agility, collaboration, and commitment - in mind. From day one, you will be encouraged and supported to contribute to our fast paced and agile environment.
During your two-year programme, you will spend your time developing your skills across a range of capabilities, functions projects and programmes, being exposed to world-class technology supported by industry leading professionals. Our dedicated early careers team will support you throughout the duration of the programme to ensure you meet your career development goals, with the aim to progress into a full-time permanent position, a truly outstanding opportunity. We have fantastic training and mentoring opportunities as well as a growing social network of other early careers persons and employee resource groups across the business to provide you with support and guidance.
What will I be doing?
Our programme is designed in a rotational structure to ensure you are developing skills and knowledge across our capabilities and functions as well as helping you understand what areas you enjoy most to help you build your career, some of the areas you may gain experience in (but not limited to) include:
System Engineering & Integration
Automation and DevOps Engineering
Cyber Security
Data Science & Engineering/ AI
Cloud Infrastructure and Networking
Software Development
Testing
Who are we looking for?
The integrity to have the courage to make the tough calls, taking pride in your work, bring transparency with our team and being respectful of everyone.
Agility to think and act with creativity and flexibility.
An innovative mindset; Be tenacious and curious to help us excel and be a part of a learning organisation.
A collaborative nature: being inclusive, team oriented, and proactively engaging – building relationships and staying connected with each other.
Commitment to be accountable, take ownership and operate with a sense of urgency.
Keen to unlock your potential, get involved and take responsibility for shaping your career.
Graduate Programme Entry Requirements
Entry requirements vary and we are flexible as we consider these in an individual basis, this is to ensure that we can be as inclusive as possible. As this is a Graduate programme, we are looking for those who have gained a degree in a similar area to this posting. This programme would be suitable for those who have recently graduated; however, we are also open to anyone who has switched careers, looking to upskill or looking for a new challenge.
Where will I be based?
We are recruiting Graduate Apprentices in the following locations:
Glasgow, Whiteley, Aberdeen – Remote/hybrid
Our three main hubs for our programmes are Glasgow and Whiteley however we do consider those at other locations, we will cover travel to locations, when necessary, throughout the programme.
We offer a hybrid and dynamic working environment meaning that you can split your time between the office and at home, although we will encourage you to come into the office on occasions to enable you to develop and grow and collaborate with your teams.
Rewards and benefits
Full time Salary
Fully funded Degree
33 days Annual Leave (Including public and privilege holidays)
Access to Flexible benefits (including health schemes, gym membership and cycle to work scheme)
Contributory Pension Scheme
Professional memberships
Industry recognised qualifications
Private Medical Insurance
Commitment to Diversity
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.
If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.
What is next?
Our Start date for the programme is September 2024, we aim to contact you within 5/6 weeks of this posting to advise if you have been selected to attend one of our assessment centres, and these will be held between June-July. Our Early careers team will be in contact every step of the way and provide full details on what to expect. Although it’s an assessment we always find these days good fun, it also gives you a chance to meet other candidates and potential cohort and learn more about Leidos and the programme.
Following this assessment centre, you will be notified if you have been successful, and we will send out a formal offer. Travel expense cover will be provided to attend assessment centres for those who live more than 60 minutes from our locations.
If you want to be part of a global organisation whose products and services change lives, gain your degree fully funded, while having the opportunity to experience working in real-life projects, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Subject to Clearance
Please note due to the nature of the business we require individuals to be eligible for SC clearance, please refer to the official GOV.UK website for guidelines - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels
Original Posting Date:
2024-04-22
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
REQNUMBER: R-00134131
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.