Are you leaving the UK Armed Forces and wanting to remain within Defence? MBDA has the perfect opportunity for you within our Military Transition Scheme (MTS).
This scheme is for those that are in the final 12 months of Service. You will need to still be serving for the duration of the Scheme.
Location: Stevenage, Bristol, Bolton
The opportunity:
The MTS is an 8 to 12 week work placement programme which aims to support your transition into the civilian workplace. At MBDA, we recognise that Service personnel have outstanding experience, transferable skills and core values that complement and add significant value to our business.
MBDA is a leading defence company that develops and manufactures advanced missile systems and related technologies for the UK and its allies. We design, produce, and support a wide range of precision-guided weapons used across land, sea, and air platforms.
We realise that you may not have experience in the Missile/Weapon Systems sector, rather we are looking for candidates with drive and potential. We need passionate people to expand and diversify our dedicated teams across the business.
Areas include -
Engineering
Project & Programme Management
Manufacturing
Procurement & Supply Chain
Corporate & Central Support
Customer Support
What we can offer:
Our goal is to provide you with a platform on which to highlight your abilities and transferable skills which could result in a permanent job offer at the end of the scheme.
How to apply:
The scheme will remain open to applications, and if successful the scheme will start while you are still in your resettlement.
To be eligible to apply, you must be a in HM Forces and in the last 12 months of your service (and be able to complete the placement whilst in your Resettlement period). The placements will be unpaid and you will need to consider the implications of any travel & accommodation costs to be able to attend the locations listed above. Please contact your resettlement advisor to understand what, if any allowances you will be eligible to access.
Please apply with CV and Covering letter, if you are selected for interview you will be contacted by resourcing team to arrange a call with one of our Armed Forces Community. If applicable you will the have an interview with the area of the business deemed as suitable for your placement.
Please Note: Should you be successful, written approval from your current manager to undertake the scheme will be required.
Although this scheme doesn’t guarantee full time employment at the end, our goal is to provide you with a platform on which to highlight your abilities and transferable skills.
Our company:
Service doesn’t stop, it changes with MBDA at your side.
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.
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