Undergraduate Programme
Who is eligible?
You must be a UK national and have resided in the UK for the previous
five years. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British,
you may be required to relinquish your non-British nationality if your
application is successful. Some posts are not open to dual nationals.
This is because of the sensitive nature of our work, and the need to deploy
undergraduates flexibly across a range of MBDA work and projects. If your
application to MBDA is successful, we'll need to check your eligibility,
which means seeing your birth certificate and/or passport and educational
certificates. Security vetting will also be undertaken.
What vacancies are available at which location?
Both our Bristol and Stevenage sites hire undergraduates. Please choose your preferred location when asked to do so on the job selector, and remember to select 'either' if you don't have a preference. The more flexible you are in location, the easier it will be to find you a suitable role.
Where will I be working? Will I be required to move?
All of our Undergraduate trainees are based in either Bristol or Stevenage.
As part of the Undergraduate programme you may be required to move
to the other site for a placement, but you would receive help to do
so.
How is the training scheme structured?
For a one-year industrial placement you are likely to spend the majority
of your time within the same function, so as to gain an in depth understanding
of one area of our business.
Will I be doing 'real work'?
Unlike some other undergraduate schemes in other businesses where
you would only be 'shadowing' a worker, you will be given
real work. This will enable you to gain experience, but it also means
that the company will gain some valid work from you in return.
What company benefits will be available?
Benefits include :
- Competitive salaries with regular reviews
- Pension scheme
- Private health care scheme
- Employee car scheme
- Sports and social activities
- Flexible working hours
(Please see the Benefits section of the website for further details)
Will I receive any training?
MBDA is committed to providing comprehensive training for all our
undergraduates, both technical and professional. Please see the Learning
and Development section for more details.
(Please see the Personal Development section for more details)
Will I have the opportunity to work overseas?
We are a European company with customers all over the world. Very
occasionally our Undergraduates may have the opportunity to spend a
short time abroad, although this doesn't happen for everyone.
Can I make more than one application?
Yes. All applicants who use our online job selector tool will be informed of the business areas that are suitable for their degree subject. Applicants may then choose up to three areas to apply to in order of preference.
If I am rejected from one business area, will this affect my application to another area of the company?
No - business areas can look for different skill sets, so where one business area may reject a candidate, another may consider their experience and qualifications as suitable.
Will you help me to relocate when I join?
We offer information and guidance on local accommodation at most of
our main sites, but no financial recompense.
What hours will I work?
Your contract will require you to work for 37 hours a week. Dependent
upon the site you choose, you may be eligible for flexible working,
which allows you to vary your start and finish times.
What is the dress code?
Depends on where you work. This varies from casual to more standard
class.
Will you pay my expenses if I come to an assessment centre?
Yes – we will reimburse any reasonable travelling expenses.
How much will I get paid?
The starting salary for 2010 is £16,000.
How many holidays will I get?
Your annual entitlement is 25 days a year plus 8 statutory and public
holidays.
When will I be able to take holidays?
Holiday entitlement runs from January to December. Most Undergraduates
are entitled to around 8 or 9 days holiday before the end of December
in the year they start.
What is the closing date for applications?
The closing date for applications is 26th March 2010. We recommend that applicants apply before Christmas to ensure inclusion on an interview day.
Can I visit the company before I apply?
At present, we have no plans to make this a standard part of our offering
to candidates. We do, however, attend many university career events.
How many people are you recruiting this year?
In 2010 MBDA has 19 undergraduate vacancies to fill.
Will I be expected to work overtime?
As an undergraduate you will generally not be required to work over
time. There may be occasions however, when a specific task or project
requires you to work overtime.