Graduate R&D Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
ABOUT
Rubberatkins’ Research and Development Engineers are fundamental to the sustaining and innovation of our products and technical capabilities which support the organisation’s continuing growth. This position is an exciting opportunity to join our accredited graduate scheme and directly contribute to the design, development, and testing of our products alongside industry leading engineers.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AT RUBBERATKINS
You will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of experienced engineers who bring our products from customer brief to conceptual design through to testing and into manufacturing. All while ensuring continual commitment to our quality and reliability standards. You will also gain experience in researching and trialling novel concepts and solutions to complex challenges and work collaboratively with other departments in order to strengthen and maintain our global reputation.
WHAT YOU NEED
- A master’s degree in an Engineering Discipline
- A willingness to learn and commitment to Continuing Personal Development
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- A desire to work within a fast-paced environment
WHAT YOU WILL GET
Rubberatkins can offer their graduates a comprehensive and structure opportunity to develop as a confident engineer whilst developing a robust and varied technical skill set. Our diverse and experienced engineering team will be on hand to support and encourage your growth from day one while giving you hands-on exposure to high level engineering challenges and projects. Our MPDS scheme gives graduates the opportunity to build a cross functional understanding of the organization through departmental placements and to evidence their learning through the submission of quarterly reports to the IMeche.
In addition to the above, graduates can benefit from:
- 2.30pm finishes on Fridays
- 37.5-hour week - Monday to Thursday (0830 - 1700) Friday (0830 - 1430)
- 33 days annual leave
- Additional loyalty days
- Christmas Shutdown
- Life Insurance
- Access to online GP Services
- Pension Contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite Parking
- Professional subscriptions and further study support
- Relocation Packages (Ts&Cs Apply)
YOUR CAREER AT RUBBERATKINS
Upon successful completion of the two-year graduate scheme, you will be promoted into an R&D Engineer role and be on an accelerated and structured route to CEng status.
Full job description can be provided on request.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Consumer Product Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Graduate R&D Engineer roles across Rubberatkins's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Consumer Product Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £56,000 - £67,846 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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