Graduate Engineer Intern

Do you want to become part of a growing team within a unique and specialised industry? The fire safety industry offers varied career opportunities to scientists and engineers.
Warringtonfire, part of Element, has an opportunity for two Graduate Engineers to join our business as an Intern for a duration of 3 months. This is a unique opportunity to work with one of the fastest growing organisations within the Testing, Inspection & Certification sector.
Responsibilities:
Who Are We Looking For?
Do you have a desire to begin a career in the fire safety industry within the following areas;

• Building materials


• Materials science


• Product installation


• Engineering


• Construction


• Product certification


• Fire-related product development


You will gain valuable experience and understanding of the different functions of the business, plus build the foundations for a career in the Testing, Inspection & Certification industry, When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
Diversity Statement:

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)


• Candidates should have the following qualifications and attributes:


• Educated to degree standard, in a science or engineering subject


• Analytical & inquisitive in nature and strong problem-solving skills


• Technically focused


• Keen interest in all aspects of fire safety


• Methodical and highly organised: capable of meeting deadlines


• Able to prioritise and reach decisions quickly and effectively


• Able to make informed decisions and confidence to stand by / justify these decisions


• Strong written & verbal communication skills


• Excellent numeracy skills and strong attention to detail


• Presentation skills


• Ideally a Full UK Driving Licence
  
  Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.