Job Description

Here at the MTC, our people are diverse and multi-disciplinary. They are paramount to our progress and success. We understand that to realize our vision to create a strong, sustainable UK manufacturing industry - we must continue to place special emphasis on future skills and technologies and to offer best in class Graduate Development Programmes to support aspiring engineers to achieve their true potential.


Our 24 month Advanced Production Systems (APS) Graduate Programme is structured to give you the experience, knowledge, and skills to become a competent and confident professional engineer. It represents a fantastic opportunity to take control of your future at a truly unique and inspiring company.


Our APS Development Programme is specifically designed to build your experience and understanding across key departments, including Machines, Mechatronics and Controls to develop and implement innovative manufacturing systems, automation, and production technologies. Our mission is to help UK industry adopt advanced production methods that improve efficiency, flexibility, and competitiveness while supporting the wider MTC goal of delivering significant positive impact on society


You will work with cutting edge technologies on innovative and exciting live projects from the start, alongside some of the best minds in the industry. You'll learn first-hand what it takes to build a successful and rewarding engineering career and we will support you every step of the way.


In addition, we offer the opportunity for our colleagues to engage with professional bodies and work towards Chartership (benefitting from our financial support) We'll also help you hone essential business, commercial and personal leadership skills, including problem solving and creativity, financial awareness, and effective relationship building.

What we're looking for

While success is important to us, so are our values: (

One team together, Pursuit of the best, Insatiable curiosity and Enterprising Spirit

) So, you'll be passionate about your STEM discipline, a creative problem solver, innovative and a real team player who has;

An accredited bachelor's degree (2:1 minimum) in a relevant STEM subject (Mechatronics, Robotics, Robotic Systems, Autonomous Systems, Control Engineering, Intelligent Machining or similar) Enthusiasm for continued personal development and learning new things Strong communication skills, including a demonstrable ability to communicate technical data to a non-technical audience clearly and confidently.

A more rewarding choice all around

Investing in your wellbeing is important to us. With this in mind, we've introduced a fully flexible working pattern where you can work the hours that suit your lifestyle, Monday to Friday.


In addition, we also offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and private healthcare, plus you can look forward to a healthy work/life balance with 25 days paid annual leave, plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy or sell up to one weeks' holiday per year.


So, are you inspired by the thought of impacting society and joining the MTC? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.


The closing date for applications is

Tuesday 23rd December

, however, we will close earlier should we reach our target application numbers sooner. So,

APPLY NOW!

The Recruitment Journey

We want you to feel confident and prepared throughout our selection process. Here's an overview of the journey you'll take as a candidate:

1. Application Form

The first step is completing our online application form and attaching your CV. This is your opportunity to share your background, skills, and motivation for applying. Take your time to ensure your information is accurate and highlights your strengths.

2. Psychometric Assessments

Once your application is reviewed, you'll be invited to complete online psychometric assessments via the SOVA platform. These may include numerical, verbal, or logical reasoning tests, as well as personality questionnaires. They help us understand your problem-solving style and how you might fit with our team culture.

3. Telephone Interview

If successful in the assessments, you'll be invited to a structured telephone interview. This is a chance to discuss your experiences, motivations, and suitability for the role. It's also an opportunity for you to ask questions and learn more about us. We recommend finding a quiet space and having your CV nearby for reference.

4. Face

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Face Assessment Centre

The final stage is an in-person assessment centre at either our Coventry or Liverpool sites. Our recruitment team will host pre-assessment centre briefing sessions to share more about the day and to set you at ease. Throughout the assessment centre you will meet members of our teams and get a real feel for our working environment. Thorough feedback will be shared with all attendees post-assessment centre, regardless of outcome.

5. Offer stage and beyond

If you are successful in securing an offer on to our Graduate Programme - our recruitment team will notify you of this shortly after your assessment centre and talk you through the next steps. In addition, we also host regular sessions over the summer to best support your onboarding journey, ensuring you are set up for success from Day 1 in September 2026.

Support with your application

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, e.g. additional reading time, access requirements etc. If you'd like to talk about how we can support your personal circumstances ahead of making an application, please reach out to our recruitment team.

Important information

We are committed to fostering a diverse and dynamic workforce where all individuals have the opportunity to excel.


For transparency, it's important to note that our company does not provide visa sponsorship for candidates participating in our early careers programmes (including support for graduate route visa holders). Those who possess the legal right to work in the UK, are eligible for our roles.


We encourage you to review the eligibility requirements specified in each early careers listing. If you meet these criteria and share our enthusiasm for professional growth and innovation, we happily welcome your application.


The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) was established in 2010 as an independent Research & Technology Organisation (RTO) with the objective of bridging the gap between academia and industry - often referred to as 'the valley of death'.


It represents one of the largest public sector investments in UK manufacturing and, after four years of planning and a 16 month build, the facility opened at Ansty Park in Coventry at the end of 2011.


In December 2011, there were 16 industrial members, 44 staff and just a few key pieces of equipment in the 'workshop'.


Over the following seven years the MTC's rapid growth has seen the expansion of our campus with the construction of three more facilities, including the opening of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre and the National Centre for Additive Manufacturing.


Our role has also increased to cover not only R&D but also Training, Advanced Manufacturing Management and Factory Design.


We now have over 700 talented employees working with us.


During this time we have helped hundreds of companies across a range of industries and over 100 of them have become members of the MTC.