Quality & Sustainability Graduate

Sustainability and tackling climate change are at the forefront of our business and we need forward‑thinking socially responsible individuals to support our global sustainability strategy. Delivering quality and delighting our customers with zero‑defect products and services is critical to maintaining our position as market leader. We're looking for individuals with a keen eye for detail and an appreciation for process‑driven approaches to help build our quality culture.

We create some of the purest vacuum environments on earth for widescale use in industry and research. We take pride in our globally recognised position as the primary technology partner and supplier of vacuum and environmental solutions that support our customers' productivity and environmental targets. Our solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells.

Our caring culture and cutting‑edge technology enable us to innovate for quality and a sustainable future, and we believe that passionate people make it happen.

The Quality and Sustainability programme covers multiple aspects of quality, compliance, social responsibility and environmental regulations. You will support the development of our quality and sustainability strategies and cultures to ensure the highest levels of quality and environmental operating practices in our manufacturing sites and customer centres. The team's mission will see VTBA operating to local, national and company standards of quality and environmental management;

reducing costs of poor quality, improving efficiencies, driving down our absolute greenhouse gas emissions from all aspects of our business over the life‑cycle of our products, guided by science. Additionally building a culture of organisational and personal responsibility for operational excellence and reducing our impact on the climate; applying technology, processes, products and services that deliver right first time; preserve the environment for future generations;

and implementing a life‑cycle perspective, focused on resource efficiency and reducing pollution to a minimum.

You will be actively involved in:

• developing presentations and communications for the business area;
• reviewing and benchmarking industry good practices;
• working within/towards accreditations and frameworks;
• defining best examples and influencing key stakeholders.

As a Graduate you will work at a strategic level as part of our truly global team. You will undertake several rotational placements over a two‑year period – this could include an overseas placement and an out‑of‑function rotation in the business itself. During the programme, you will gain an in‑depth appreciation of our business mission and operational practices. Here you're empowered to explore opportunities and drive your professional development.

You will be based in our Vacuum Technique Business Headquarters in Burgess Hill (Sussex), a short journey from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton and Hove. You could also find yourself undertaking a placement at one of our other global sites.

• To hold (or be predicted to achieve) a minimum 2:1 in a related subject, e.g. Sustainability, Engineering, Business etc.
• To demonstrate passion for quality, sustainability and the environment.
• The ability to absorb detailed complex information and identify key messages to produce executive summaries.
• To be highly motivated and able to build relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally.
• The ability to influence individuals and teams to achieve desired goals and objectives.
• The ability to work on own initiative with a proactive approach to overcoming obstacles.
• Effective, accurate and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• To be highly computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Highly effective team working skills.
• To have commercial awareness and clear business acumen.
• The willingness to undertake national and international business travel during and beyond the graduate programme, including the possibility of…