Business Trainee Programme

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A superb opportunity for someone who has achieved or is expecting to achieve 240 UCAS points* or more and with some knowledge of a foreign language. This four-year programme is designed for trainees who wish to combine work and study for an honours degree in Business Studies.

Providing day release at either Wigan College (Lostock) or University of Hertfordshire (Stevenage) all course and examination fees will be paid for as part of this programme, as well as you receiving an annual salary and company benefits.

The Business Trainee Programme will offer you opportunities to apply and develop your skills in areas such as; Procurement, Supply Chain, UK & Export Contracts and Business Forecasting & Pricing.

To help you achieve a successful career with us, you will follow a formal development programme.

It’s a challenging environment and we will expect you to show commitment, to learn quickly and to deliver in real business roles but the various elements included in your programme will help you to succeed.

Prior to joining you will be allocated a ’buddy’ who will provide you with informal advice and guidance.
On commencing employment you will attend a comprehensive 4-day induction event that explains the full scope of what we do, and allows you the opportunity to interact with your fellow new-starters.
Throughout the duration of your programme a trained Mentor will offer support and provide information about MBDA, helping you build your skills and plan your career development for the future.
Together with significant on-the-job training you will also undertake a range of personal development activities promoting teamwork, communication, presentation and leadership skills.
We offer competitive salaries with regular reviews, a pension scheme, a private health scheme, employee car scheme and flexible ways of working

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* UCAS points are based upon 'A' level grades and are awarded as follows: A = 120 points; B = 100 points; C = 80 points; D = 60 points; E = 40 points.