Graduate
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Join the Mars Engineering Leadership Experience, a 3-year international graduate programme with three 12-month placements.
- Develop technical and leadership skills, with opportunities to work abroad and manage a team.
- Requires a Master's degree in Engineering (graduating 2027 or within last 2 years) and a passion for Engineering and Leadership.
- Earn a competitive starting salary of £33,000, plus a £2,000 joining bonus.
- Applications are for the 2027 intake.
About the Role
The Mars Engineering Leadership Experience is an International Graduate program offering three 12-month placements in different Engineering areas at Mars. You will help grow Mars and its world-class brands, while receiving unparalleled support for your professional and personal development.
This program allows you to develop new technical and leadership skills, innovate at a global scale, and build a career for a thriving tomorrow. Each year, you will be challenged to increase your breadth of knowledge and develop as a leader. Projects will be tailored to your development path.
What You Will Do
- Year 1: Focus on building technical understanding and learning about Mars and its brands as a Project Engineer.
- Year 2: Gain experience working abroad, understanding different cultures, and developing your leadership style, with excellent personal and professional support.
- Year 3: Manage your own team, apply knowledge from previous years, develop other Associates, and build your future career within Mars.
What Mars Needs From You
- A Master’s degree in Engineering, graduating in 2027 or within the last 2 years.
- Passion for Engineering and Leadership, with a desire to forge a career in this space.
- Willingness to embrace new challenges, step outside your comfort zone, and question the norm for efficiency.
- Ideally, some experience managing a group or project (from degree, internship, or previous role).
- Flexibility and willingness to work abroad for at least one year.
- Fluent in English.
What Mars Offers You
- A competitive starting salary of £33,000 and a £2,000 joining bonus.
- Long-term investment in your development with industry-leading opportunities and access to Mars University.
- The chance to shape your own career path in Engineering leadership.
- Opportunity to impact the world through Mars brands and its Purpose: "The world we want tomorrow, starts with how we do business Today."
- Opportunity to work with talented individuals and build lasting friendships.
What to Expect From Mars
- Work with diverse and talented Associates, guided by the Five Principles.
- Join a purpose-driven company striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.
- An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.