STEM Graduates

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Job Description

Reports to: Project Manager Engineering

Location: London Heathrow

Introduction

Vanderlande is a market-leading global partner for future proof logistic process automation in the Airports and Distribution sectors. Our extensive portfolio of integrated solutions innovative systems intelligent software and life-cycle services results in the realisation of fast reliable and efficient automation technology. We focus on the optimisation of our customers business processes and competitiveness. Through close cooperation we strive to improve our customers operations and the expansion of their logistical capabilities. Owned by Toyota we are a Dutch multi-national headquartered in Veghel the Netherlands and with offices globally.

We are currently recruiting STEM-oriented graduates recently graduated or expecting to graduate in 2026 to work within our Engineering Design IT and Systems Integration teams based at our offices near to London Heathrow Airport. Our Graduates will gain exposure to the entire lifecycle of project delivery with the opportunity to join a wide range of projects across the Airports sector.

Were looking for individuals who are flexible driven and not afraid to continue their learning experience; whilst keen to bring value to our customers and our return this programme will fast track you in your engineering career with a drive towards chartered status with one of the professional institutions. Opportunities exist in Mechanical Electrical Control Systems SCADA Systems Integration and IT systems design and delivery where youll get involved in all aspects of project engineering delivery; from supporting in the sales phase to detailed design and onto installation commissioning integration and transition to the customers operations and maintenance teams. This will entail working closely as a multi-disciplinary team of engineers project managers planners and construction specialists to deliver excellence for our customers.

Throughout the graduate programme you will be supported by a dedicated mentor to build your professional development plan and pathway to professional accreditation as well as an engineering buddy to support with the hands-on technical elements and help develop your network. There will also be your cohort of graduates to call on to share experiences and develop together.

Role Responsibilities

You will gain exposure to a wide range of projects that could include:

• Hands-on engineering design and development using software tools;
• Customer site surveys investigations and work planning;
• Set up of test environments;
• Undertaking testing and customer acceptance activities;
• Timely production of engineering deliverables (software layouts etc.);
• Support on site teams;
• Attend and contribute to technical and customer meetings;
• Write well-articulated engineering reports presentations etc;
• Contribute to strong multi-disciplinary collaborative project teams;
• Comply with Heath Safety Environment and Quality policies.

Role Qualification and Skills

• STEM degree with classification of 2:1 or higher (Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics) or equivalent;
• A logical thinker curious & diligent;
• Enjoys working as part of a team at the project level UK-wide and globally;
• Is self-aware recognises the value of life-long learning;
• Shows openness and honesty.

Example Roles

Electrical Project Engineer

• Designs specifies and calculates the complete electrical controls installation (including the supply and power distribution) consisting of cabinets field wiring cable trunking and mechanical supports for the electrical components;
• Designs and engineers power calculations (required max. power) cable calculations for the cable layout drawings and selectivity calculations;
• Designs controls drawings and produces all information necessary for manufacturers installation managers special design engineers wiring contractors and purchase department;
• Engineers according to known procedures rules and regulations.

Mechanical Project Engineer

• Creates the mechanical designs and layouts following the relevant safety standards and regulations using tools such as AutoCAD and Vanderlandes own Engineering Suite of Tools; performs detailed design risk assessments and Construction Design Management (CDM);
• Coordinates third-party equipment procurement and integration specifications;
• Quality control of files and data management;
• Producing engineering instructions.

System Integration Engineer

• Assist with the delivery of Integrated Systems that conform to an agreed scope and acceptance criteria;
• Support the development and execution of tests linked to the validation and acceptance of a project;
• Support and follow change and configuration management processes;
• Support and contribute to integration planning and highlighting any dependencies between key technical variables.

Control Systems Project Engineer

• Create detail PLC control systems design based on design requirements and controls architecture. Realise PLC applications and integrate into (sub)systems based on design and standards (build and configure generate / program);
• Execute commissioning & testing such as I/O mechanical running and cabinet functionality capacity and requirements testing;
• Jointly execute PLC integration such as Area to Area third party equipment and SCADA Engineering;
• Create documentation and a test and validation plan for Factory and Site Acceptance based on our Master Test Plans for own work field and in tune with other disciplines.

SCADA Project Engineer

• Producing SCADA Controls Design and Software ensuring compliance with Health and Safety and Design Safety standards;
• Planning and organizing SCADA and Controls Production;
• Project SCADA Technical Support where necessary;
• Ideally knowledge or a keen interest in object orientated programming such as C Visual Basic Python Java C#. Knowledge in Web UI Design and preparing Graphical User Interfaces.

Please note that UK and Ireland travel will be necessary along with a valid UK driving license. Some occasional overseas travel will be required.

What we offer

• 28 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)

• Bupa Medical Cover
• YuLife Wellbeing membership with fast access to GP appointments promotion of health and wellbeing along with daily quests to gain Yucoins that can be swapped for shopping vouchers
• A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities of career progression.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Yellow Nest is a salary exchange scheme that reduces childcare costs for parents and employers
• Pension with Aviva
• Access to Achievers an award-winning recognition platform that inspires to recognise your coworkers Where points are awarded that can be exchanged for a range of goods and discounts.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status or disability status. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying we are always happy to discuss or explore any reasonable adjustments can be made to support your application.