Job Ref:

R00149177

Research & Development Business Graduate

We are looking for Business Graduates to join us at our regional Research & Development Headquarters in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, starting in September 2024.

Nissan are on a mission to electrify our product range supported by sustainable manufacturing solutions. This is your opportunity to be part of this revolutionary time at Nissan and contribute towards a greener and more exciting future.

Salary

Salary starting at £33,904 with performance based increases

Hours

39 hours per week

Location

Nissan Cranfield

Position

Graduate

Date Listed

21 November 2023

Closing

22 January 2024

Duration

2 year fixed term contract

Summary

We are looking for Business Graduates to join us at our regional Research & Development Headquarters in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, starting in September 2024. Nissan are on a mission to electrify our product range supported by sustainable manufacturing solutions. This is your opportunity to be part of this revolutionary time at Nissan and contribute towards a greener and more exciting future.

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What you’ll need

A 2:1 degree (or predicted) in Business Management, Finance, Accountancy or related subjected
An interest in working with Excel and systems for data reporting and analysis
Working with honesty and integrity
A good communicator, building and maintaining great working relationships is vital
Determination to succeed
An inquisitive mindset

What you’ll be doing

We are looking to recruit business graduates to support our Research & Development Function! These roles will appeal to people who have an interest in business, organisational strategy but also in reporting and data analysis.

Some of the areas involved are business planning & forecasting, workload and capacity management, labour ratio calculations, cost reporting and identifying cost reduction opportunities.

There is also a training programme, which focuses on supporting you in the transition from University into the workplace and providing the skills and knowledge to help you on your way to moving into a permanent Business Analyst/Controller role after 2 years.

Working at Nissan Technical Centre Europe

Based in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, MK43 0DB
Flexible working
Half day Fridays!
Free on-site parking when you are on site
Paid overtime at 1.5x hourly rate (subject to agreement with the line manager)
On-site gym
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised canteen and free milk
Plus other employee benefits
Salary starting at £33,904 with performance based increases

All of us at Nissan -share a passion to design, manufacture and sell high-performance, fun to drive, exciting vehicles that enrich people’s lives.

Nissan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly believe in and promote Diversity and Inclusion and will be thrilled to welcome diverse candidates from various backgrounds to join our Team of professionals. Applicants will be considered for all positions regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Benefits at a glance...

Salary starts from £33,904 rising every 6 months

Company pension programme

Company share scheme

Car ownership scheme

Fitness centre

Paid overtime and time in lieu

Private healthcare

26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Application process

ONLINE APPLICATION

Once you have decided which department you would like to apply for, you will need to complete a short online application form through clicking apply on the job page. You will need to upload a CV and will answer some questions confirming your suitability for the role. Your application should be concise but showcase your relevant skills and experience. Don’t forget to research us in more detail to enhance your online application

Assessment centre

If your initial application is successful, we will then invite you to an assessment centre either on-site at Nissan Cranfield or at a neighbouring venue. During the assessment there are various activities where we will be able to learn more about you and how you deal with different scenarios. Either on the day or a week later, you may be asked to deliver a short presentation and prepare for a competency based interview. Your interview will be with a select panel from our recruitment team. During the interview we will give you a chance to really showcase what you can do and understand your motivations for the job. At the end of the interview you will get the chance to ask us any questions that you may have too. We understand that this stage can be daunting but it is a great way for you to meet other candidates and Nissan Cranfield employees. We all know how you’re feeling but try to relax and enjoy yourself!

FINAL INTERVIEW

Sometimes you will be asked back for a 2nd interview, this will be dependent on department and is normally an informal interview to discuss your specific organisational fit. Throughout all of this stage, we want you to feel as relaxed as possible. We know that interviews can be nerve-wracking but just be yourself and try not to worry about getting anything wrong.

Job offer and medical

Well done, you’ve got the job! You will now receive a job offer from us. Once you have accepted you will receive a medical questionnaire to complete online and a contract will then be sent to you in the post, which you will need to sign and send back to us. Now the pressure is off, you’ve done it! Try relax and give yourself time to prepare for your new adventure

Email communication

We will keep you up-to-date with your application via email. Of course, we try to progress applications as quickly as we can but we have lots of graduates applying so don’t panic if you haven’t heard from us straight away!