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We are excited to share that we have an opportunity for Digital Technology (DT) Graduates to join our UK DT team in Cheltenham and Dowty (Gloucester) on a 18 month development programme.
Job Description
At GE Aviation, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. Our rich history of inventing the future of flight, our continual investment in research and development, and our talented and innovative people will enable us to rise to the challenge of building a world that works with industry-leading technology and innovation. In fact, we’re already developing our next-generation of technologies to achieve greater fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions with an ambition to be a net-zero company by 2050.
Working at GE Aviation means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, curiosity, and ability to question the status quo to a collaborative and diverse team. It means you will have ideas and we will listen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart people. Work that you will be proud of. Work that really matters.
Roles and Responsibilities
We are excited to share that we have an opportunity for Digital Technology (DT) Graduates to join our UK DT team in Cheltenham and Dowty (Gloucester) on a 18 month development programme. By applying for this role, you will also be supported through the Digital and Technology Solutions Specialists (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship remotely and you will secure an MSc Digital & Technology Solutions.
Please ensure you take a read of the apprenticeship, to make sure you understand what you will be studying.https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/digital-and-technology-solutions-specialist-integrated-degree-v1-0. The apprenticeship funding rules mean that you will need to have 20% of your time "off the job," this is not quite as transactional as one day a week out of the office. Your People Leader & institution will support you to ensure you meet the requirements for this learning.
During this programme, you'll gain invaluable skills and experience in covering all aspects of DT and will include rotations within Digital Operations, Software Engineering, Infrastructure Operations and Data & Analytics across our UK sites in Gloucestershire working within Global Teams.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Successfully obtained or be on track to complete your Degree in Digital Technology/IT or a related field with a 2.1 or above
- Completion of a 12 month Placement year at GE is highly advantageous
- Passionate about Digital Technology
Desired Characteristics
- Able to roll up your sleeves and get involved in projects
- Organised & able to work towards deadlines
- Inspired and curious to learn
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Able to take ownership for projects
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to work as part of a team
- Must be flexible to specific rotation role and able to navigate an ever-changing work environment
- A strong commitment to a career in technology with a passion and aptitude for both software and information technology
- Up-to-date with current IT and software industry standards, trending software, and information technology development methodologies
- Strong customer focus, ability to understand the value proposition for the customer, and commitment to deliver the best value proposition
- Able to engage positively across multiple departments to establish clarity, vision, and mutual trust to achieve business goals
- Demonstrated program/project management skills working on and leading teams
- Contributes to creative solutions and challenges the status quo
- Proactively learns new tools and identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes their adoption
Total Reward
At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.
As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs:
- Non-contributory Pension
- Life Assurance
- Group income protection
- Private medical cover
- Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell
Right to Work
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. UK Security Clearance (SC) is required and must be maintained for this role.
Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements for UK Security Clearance are not eligible for this role on grounds of national security. If UK Security Clearance is not obtained, any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.
